San José State University Campus Publications Collection, 1925-2017

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Summary

Title:
San José State University Campus Publications Collection
Dates:
1925-2017
Abstract:
The San José State University Campus Publications Collection, 1925-2018 (bulk 1960-1990), documents faculty, state and miscellaneous publications. Created by numerous entities and organizations over an 80-year time period, the collection consists of a variety of print formats including brochures, magazines, newsletters, newspapers, pamphlets and photocopies. Topically, the collection includes SJSU alumni publications, library and departmental publications, and academic publications.
Extent:
8 boxes (9.3 linear feet)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

San José State Campus Publications Collection, MSS-2010-01-01, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The San José State Campus Publications Collection, 1925-2018 (bulk 1960-1990), documents faculty, state and miscellaneous publications. Created by numerous entities and organizations over an 80-year time period, the collection consists of a variety of print formats including brochures, magazines, newsletters, newspapers, pamphlets and photocopies. Topically, the collection includes SJSU alumni publications, library and departmental publications, and academic publications.

Biographical / historical:

In 1857 the San Francisco Board of Education established Minns' Evening Normal School for current and prospective teachers in the city. Named after its principal, George W. Minns, the institution was formally established as the first California State Normal School by the State Legislature in 1862. A decade later, the Legislature voted to move the Normal School to San José, and the school relocated to its new home on Washington Square prior to the fall term of 1872. After a fire destroyed the Normal School building in 1880, the Legislature authorized $200,000 to construct a new building on the same site. Completed in 1881, the building was commonly referred to as the Second State Normal School. After several names and curriculum changes, Minns' Normal School is now San José State University, offering more than 134 bachelor's and master's degrees with 110 concentrations, and is recognized as one of the top public universities granting such degrees in the West.

Academic, alumni, departmental and CSU publications all serve important functions at San José State University. Academic publications, whether created by unions or national professional organizations, provide members with updates about important political and social events which may affect job status and wages. Alumni publications seek to inform members about new developments regarding their alma mater, keep them connected to former classmates, and raise funds for the university. Departmental publications act as a vehicle in which staff, faculty and students are informed about changes in policy, upcoming events and achievement recognition. Similarly, California State University (CSU) publications disseminate news to the staff, faculty and administration regarding noteworthy events for the entire CSU system.

Acquisition information:
This finding aid was created as part of the Survey and Cataloging Project, a two-year San José State University Library grant project funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The project began in 2008. The Project Director is Danelle Moon. The Project Archivist is Erin Louthen.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Alicia Deadrick and Jane Gilvin. Finding aid EAD encoded by Silke Higgins. Reviewed by Danelle Moon and Erin Louthen. In Fall 2018, titles in this collection unrelated to SJSU were removed from the collection by Kate Steffens. In addition, other titles were placed with more appropriate collections. In March 2025, Rea Sandhu added Steinbeck Research Center press materials and newsletters. In May 2025, Rea Sandhu added accruals to boxes 3 and 7.

Campus Digest, SJSU College News, Impetus, San Jose State College Reports moved to MSS-2009-03-11. Laurels, Multicultural Forum, School of the Humanities and Arts Events, Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest moved to MSS-2009-11-06. SJSU International News Spring 2007 Issue added to Box 3, Folder 16 by Rea Sandhu in February 2025. Second copy of May 2003 SJSU Spectrum issue added to Box 3, Folder 22; International House Newsletter and University Neighborhoods Coalition News folders created by Rea Sandhu in May 2025.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged alphabetically by title of publication.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-05-13 19:42:33 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright is assigned to the San José State University Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives. Copyright restrictions may apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Preferred citation:

San José State Campus Publications Collection, MSS-2010-01-01, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.

Location of this collection:
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0028, US
Contact:
408-808-2062
special.collections@sjsu.edu
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