Guide to the San Jose State Event Poster Collection MSS.2022.06.02
Davier Floyd
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
6/2/2022
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0028
special.collections@sjsu.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Title: San Jose State Event Poster Collection
Identifier/Call Number: MSS.2022.06.02
Physical Description:
4 flat file drawers
Physical Description:
1 Box
(.417 linear feet)
Date (inclusive): 1939-1977
Abstract: This collection contains a variety of physical posters from 1939 to 1977. The posters range from large cardboard event posters
to small paper leaflet event posters. These posters come from different campus organizations during the years 1939 to 1977.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into six series: I. Art Posters; II. Music Posters; III. Drama and Cinema Event Posters; IV. Poetry
Event Posters; V. Small Event Posters; VI. Student Event Posters. Each series is organized in alphabetical order. The series
is also separated by the size of the poster, the smaller posters are put together into the series 'Small Event Posters'.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright has been assigned to San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission
to publish or quote from materials must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections & Archives. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of Special Collectons and Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions
also apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational
purposes.
University Archives Collection
Record Group R.G 6.6.9
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Davier Floyd in 2022.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a variety of physical posters dating from 1939 to 1977. The bulk of the posters come from the
1960s. The events that are covered in the collection range from field courses that the school offered during the school year
to student events. These posters also cover art forms such as film presentations or concerts held by the Music Department.
The bulk of the collection consists of the Drama Department's event posters. The Posters range from large cardboard event
posters to smaller paper leaflet event posters.
Preferred Citation
San Jose State Event Poster Collection, MSS 2022-06-02, San José State Universty Library, Special Collections and Archives.
Series I. Art Posters
1964-1970
Arrangement
This folder is arranged by size.
Scope and Contents
This folder contains posters related to art, the Art Department, and art shows.
drawer 03-04, Folder 14
Auctions and Workshops
1964-1970
Series II. Music
1964-1975
Arrangement
This series is arranged in alphabetical order
Scope and Contents
This series contains event posters from the Music Department, including concerts performed by students and outside artists.
drawer 03-04, folder 3
Music Department (1 of 3)
drawer 03-04, folder 8
Music Department (2 of 3)
drawer 03-04, folder 9
Music Department (3 of 3)
Series III. Drama and Cinema Event Posters
1937-1971
Arrangement
These files are organized first by date then by size.
Scope and Contents
This Series contains the Drama Department's physical event posters along with other theater posters. This series also includes
posters for films that were shown on campus.
drawer 03-03, Folder 3
Drama Department
1937-1958
drawer 03-03, Folder 2
Drama Department
1958-1962
drawer 03-03, Folder 1
Drama Department
1962-1971
drawer 03-01, Folder 2
Drama Department (2 of 3)
drawer 03-01, Folder 3
Drama Department (3 of 3)
drawer 03-02, Folder 1
Drama Department (4 of 5)
drawer 03-02, Folder 2
Drama Department (5 of 5)
Series IV. Poetry Event Posters
1977
Arrangement
This series is arranged in alphabetical order.
Scope and Contents
This Series contains poetry event posters. The series also includs a limited series of poetry event posters titled 'Campus-Community
Poetry Festival' from 1977.
Campus Community Poetry Festival
1977
Box 01
Series V. Small Event Posters
1939-1975
Arrangement
This Series is arranged in alphabetical order.
Scope and Contents
This Series contains physical flyers that are smaller then the other event posters in the collection. This Series covers the
full span of the collection from 1939 to 1975.
Box 01 , Folder 1
Athletics Event Posters
1967-1968
Box 01 , Folder 6
SJSU Spartan Revelries'
1939-1940
Box 01 , Folder 7
SJSU Student Discussion Event Poster
Box 01 , Folder 8
SJSU Student Event Poster
Box 01 , folder 9
Miscellaneous Event Posters
Series VI. Student Event Posters
1964-1976
Arrangement
This Series is arranged in alphabetical order.
Scope and Contents
This Series consists of physical posters and flyers for student events on or around campus.
drawer 03-04, Folder 12
Discussions and Political Events
