Pisano (Rocci G.) Collection, 1957-1992

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Summary

Title:
Rocci G. Pisano Collection
Dates:
1957-1992
Creators:
Pisano, Rocci G., 1911-2003
Abstract:
The Rocci G. Pisano Collection consists of faculty service awards and commemorative flags collected by Dr. Rocci G. Pisano, Professor Emeritus at San José State University. After teaching biology at San José State for thirty years, Dr. Pisano dedicated the later half of his life to public service by presiding over many public works committees, including the commission for the celebration of the United States Bicentennial. This collection represents Dr. Pisano's legacy as a professor and a contributor to the development of the city of San José.
Extent:
1 box, .417 linear feet
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Rocci G. Pisano Collection, MSS-2011-06-18, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The Rocci G. Pisano Collection consists of faculty service awards and commemorative flags that had been collected by Dr. Rocci G. Pisano, Professor Emeritus at San José State University. After teaching biology at San José State for thirty years, Dr. Pisano dedicated the later half of his life to public service by presiding over many public works committees, including the commission for the celebration of the United States Bicentennial. This collection represents Dr. Pisano's legacy as a professor and a contributor to the development of the city of San José.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Rocci G. Pisano (1911-2003) was an Associate Professor of Biology at San José State University from 1946 to 1976. He received degrees from Santa Clara University, San José State University, U.C. Davis, and he received his doctorate in Education from Stanford University in 1954. In addition to teaching, he also served as a faculty advisor to the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity.

Dr. Pisano's dedication to the community is reflected in his commitment to nonprofit foundations. He co-founded the Italian American Heritage Foundation, held every officer position in Kiwanis and was a member of the San José Bicentennial Commission. His most significant contributions came from his service to the Santa Clara County and City of San José Parks and Recreation Commissions, where his dedication to developing city parks led him to serve on over a dozen boards and organizations.

Processing information:

Collection processed by Mary Alexander. Finding Aid EAD encoded by Mary Alexander. Reviewed by Danelle Moon.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into one series: Service Awards and Flags, 1957-1992.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Date Prepared:
© 2011
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by Mary Alexander. Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word. Date of source: July 5, 2011.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright is assigned to the San José State University Library 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:

Rocci G. Pisano Collection, MSS-2011-06-18, 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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