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San Jose State Normal School -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

San Jose State College Centennial Campus Events Collection

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

San Jose State Normal School Diploma and Certificate Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2019-10-04
Abstract

This collection contains diplomas and certificates belonging to graduates of the San Jose State Normal School spanning the late 1800s to the early 1900s; formats include paper as well as parchment. These materials were created by the Normal School, the State of California Educational Department, the Board of Education, and the Department of Public Instruction.

Dates: 1877-1904

San José State University Artifacts and Memorabilia Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2011-09-19
Abstract

The San José State University Artifacts and Memorabilia Collection consists of three-dimensional objects and printed materials that relate to the history of the university.

Dates: 1884-2007

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 Student Memorabilia Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2011-06-23
Abstract The San José State University Student Memorabilia Collection documents the academic and social experiences of students who attended the college from the days when it was the Normal School to the present name of San Jose Staté University. The bulk of the collection is comprised of school catalogs, certificates/diplomas, report cards, teacher curriculum cards, and faculty correspondence. Other formats include event booklets, dance cards, newspaper clippings, yearbooks, scrapbooks, photographs,...
Dates: 1881-1975