INVENTORY OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE RECORDS, 1971-1985
Finding aid prepared by Greg Williams
California State University Historical Archives
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Archives & Special Collections
University Library, Room G-145
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, California 90747
Phone: (310) 243-3895
URL: http://archives.csudh.edu/
©2006
Descriptive Summary
Title: California State University Information Systems Office Records,
Dates: 1971-1985
Collection Number: CSU 016
Creator:
California State University Information Systems Office
Extent:
1 box
1 linear ft
Repository:
California State University Historical Archives
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Archives & Special Collection
University Library, Room G-145
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, California 90747
Phone: (310) 243-3013
URL: http://archives.csudh.edu/
Abstract:
Records consist of correspondence concerning computers and information systems. Also include many bids for computer systems
in the 1980s. Several reports generated by Information Systems are in the CSU Reports Collection.
Language: Collection material is in English
Administration Information
Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Publication Rights
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and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
[Title of item], California State University Information Systems Office Records, Courtesy of the Department of Archives and
Special Collections. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Acquisition Information
Materials in this collection were transferred by the Chancellor’s Office, California State University and collected by archives
staff. It is a growing collection.
Processing Information
Processed during 2004-2006 CSU System-wide Archives Processing Project.
History
The California State University System, formally established in 1960 by the Donahoe Higher Education Act. It is the nation’s
largest university system, with 23 campuses and seven off-campus centers, more than 400,000 students and 42,000 faculty and
staff. The CSU is one of three public higher education systems in the state of California (the others are the University of
California and the California Community College System). Since 1961 more than 2 million alumni have received a bachelor's,
master's, and doctoral (Ph.D. and Ed.D) degrees from the university system. It offers more than 1,800 degree programs in some
240-subject areas.
Today's California State University system is the direct descendant of the California State Normal School (now, San Jose State
University) established by the California Legislature on May 2, 1862. By 1895 there were four State Normal schools. In 1921,
the schools were re-named the State Teacher’s Schools. In 1935 the colleges were re-named the California State Colleges and
were run by the State Department of Education. With the master plan created along with the Donohue Act, the California State
Colleges were placed under control of the CSC Board of Trustees. In 1972 the system was renamed the California State Colleges
and Universities. The term "Colleges" was dropped in 1982.
Responsibility for the California State University is vested in the Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the
Governor of the State of California. The Trustees appoint the Chancellor, who is the chief executive officer of the system,
and the Presidents, who are the chief executive officers of their respective campuses. The Academic Senate of the California
State University, made up of elected representatives of the faculty from each campus, recommends academic policy to the Board
of Trustees through the Chancellor. Chancellors of the system include Buell Gallagher (1961-1962); Glenn S. Dumke (1962-1982);
W. Ann Reynolds (1982-1990); Ellis E. McCune [Acting] (1990-1991); Barry Munitz (1991-1998); Charles B. Reed (1998- ).
Scope and Content
Records consist of correspondence concerning computers and information systems. Also include many bids for computer systems
in the 1980s. Several reports generated by Information Systems are in the CSU Reports Collection.
Indexing Terms
Subjects
Computer systems
Information technology
Corporate Names
California State University
Related Materials
CSU Library Affairs Collection
California State University Information Systems Office Records,
1971-1985
Physical Description: 1 box
Container IS001, ID 10331
Correspondence.
1969-1970
Container IS001, ID 10332
Correspondence.
1971, January-May
Container IS001, ID 10333
Correspondence.
1971, June-November
Container IS001, ID 10334
Correspondence.
1974-1976
Container IS001, ID 10335
Correspondence.
1981, January-March 16
Container IS001, ID 10336
Correspondence.
1981, March-December 7
Container IS001, ID 10337
Correspondence.
1982, May-December 27
Container IS001, ID 10338
Correspondence.
1983, May 23-November 14
Container IS001, ID 10339
Correspondence.
1984, February 17-August 6
Container IS001, ID 10340
Correspondence.
1985, January 9-October 2 1986
Container IS001, ID 10341
CSUC Batch Computer Equipment Bid; IBM
1977
Container IS001, ID 10342
CSUC Computer Batch Bid; Burroughs
1977
Container IS001, ID 10343
CSUC Computer Batch Bid; Computer Science Corporation
1977
Container IS001, ID 10344
CSUC Computer Batch Bid; Digital Equipment Corporation
1977
Container IS001, ID 10345
CSUC Computer Batch Bid; Hewlett Packard
1977
Container IS001, ID 10346
CSUC Computer System; Control Data Corporation
1976
Container IS001, ID 10347
CSUC Computer System; Control Data Corporation
1977
Container IS001, ID 10348
CSUC Computer System; Honeywell
1977
Container IS001, ID 10349
CSUC Computer System; Perkin Elmer Data System
1977
Container IS001, ID 10350
CSUC Computer System; Sperry, UNIVAC (4 folders)
1977
Container IS001, ID 10351
Flovor Corporation Plotter Users Manual; Cathode Ray Tube Plotter
1966