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San Jose State University -- History

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Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

First Class of San Jose State Normal School Research Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2010-06-11
Abstract

The First Class of San Jose State Normal School Research Records was compiled by SJSU Emeritus Professor of History, James P. Walsh.

Dates: 1827-2009 (bulk 1885-1910)

Jean Holloway Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2014-02-24
Abstract

The Jean Holloway Papers contains typed manuscripts and handwritten creative works by screenwriter and San Jose State College alumna Jean Holloway. The bulk of the collection consists of screenplays, poetry, radio scripts and some coursework from her time in college.

Dates: 1932-1948

H. Brett Melendy Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2010-10-06
Abstract

The H. Brett Melendy Oral History Collection documents the experiences of various university administrators and faculty through oral history interviews. The collection consists of audio tapes and transcriptions, correspondence, typed and handwritten notes, and related files on specific departments and programs.

Dates: 1952-1991

San Jose State College Centennial Campus Events Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2011-10-08
Dates: 1949-1957

San José State University Department of Aviation and Technology Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2010-06-08
Abstract

The San José State University Department of Aviation and Technology Records (1934-1996) include reports and publications concerning technical reports and test fuel cells for the aviation department, newspaper articles, instructional materials, audio cassette tapes, papers and publications concerning the department, the Flying 20, a student flying organization associated with the Aviation Department, and many photographs depicting students and professors.

Dates: 1934-1996

San José State University Faculty Papers and Publications Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2010-05-02
Abstract The San José State University Faculty Papers and Publications Collection, 1900-2004, consists of various academic publications including scholarly journals written by faculty members and other documents produced by and about them. The collection consists of academic reviews and articles, newspaper clippings, and book listings with an emphasis on publications produced by faculty. In addition, the collection includes faculty biographies, photographs, correspondence, program brochures, and...
Dates: 1900-2004

San José State University Faculty Wives Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2010-03-02
Abstract

The San José State University Faculty Wives Club Records, 1929-2015, document the history of the club over a 60-year period. The collection consists of meeting minutes, financial records, newsletters, and membership rosters.

Dates: 1929-2015

San José State University Library Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2009-03-03
Abstract

The San José State University Library Records (1880-2022) document the administrative and operational functions of the university library. The records consist of reports, blueprints, architectural drawings, and administrative files such as meeting minutes. Also included is student census data and blueprints of the university library as well as library publications and library faculty publications.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1962-1999; 1880-2022

San José State University Oral History Project Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2006-04-01
Abstract

This collection contains audio tapes and transcripts documenting the experiences of key administrators and faculty from San José State University. The oral histories described reflect the changes in campus governance, curriculum, and student life from 1952 to the present.

Dates: 2005-2006

Ethel Pitts Walker Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2014-07-01
Abstract The Ethel Pitts Walker collection consists of four boxes of material donated by Dr. Ethel Pitts Walker, a former Emeritus Professor of Theater at San Jose State University. This collection includes copies of her published works, directorial notes and scripts of plays she directed. The collection also includes newspaper articles, reviews of her plays, letters and digital copies of photographs of awards she received. Also include are copies of speeches she wrote and delivered at school...
Dates: 1973-2012 [1976- 1988]; Majority of material found within 1976-1988