The University Archives Photograph Collection consists of photographs, negatives, and slides from the early 1950s through the early 2000s. This is an artificial collection, created by assembling photographs from related collections. The images document the history of California State University, Northridge, beginning with its inception in 1954 to the present day. The majority of the collection depicts campus buildings, academic activities, student activities, and employees of the college. There are also a large number of photographs featuring the Northridge Earthquake, protests on campus, and distinguished visitors to campus.

The library created this collection of materials for study and research.

97.16 linear feet

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

This collection is open for research use.