University Archives Photograph Collection

A panoramic view of the Polytechnic campus in 1905.

Photograph of Cal Poly's first director, Leroy Anderson, who served from 1903-1907. This is a detail from a photo that was published in the January 1906 Polytechnic Journal, which is described as "Faculty and Students of Polytechnic, 1905." The caption on this print reads: 'Dir. Leroy Anderson - Cal Poly's first chief administrator.'

The first three buildings at the California Polytechnic School, designed by architect William Weeks. Administration Building, Center, Dormitory No. 1 on the right and the Household Arts Building on the left, under construction. The household arts building was built in 1906. Photo can also be found here: http://digital.lib.calpoly.edu/rekl-4161

Graduation Portrait of Irene Righetti (Class of 1906). Poly girls were required to make their own graduation dresses.

A booklet of mechanical drawings Ben Miossi completed as a student.

Irene Righetti's Diploma

The first issue of The Polytechnic Journal, June 1906. To see the entire journal, visit https://digital.lib.calpoly.edu/rekl-25857

The California Polytechnic School campus in 1907. Established by a state legislative act in 1901, the school opened to students in the fall of 1903. Southern Pacific Railroad passing by in foreground. Print from same negative as ua-pho_00000198 (http://digital.lib.calpoly.edu/rekl-3553)

The Polytechnic Journal for December 1907 featured student articles and artwork. To see entire journal, visit https://digital.lib.calpoly.edu/rekl-26953.

Catalogue from the school's first year.

Domestic Arts (1907- later known as Agricultural Education Building.) Administration Bldg. (1903) Dormitory (1903)

'Dupont' brand dashboard with engine key reading 'PET-Lab R6'

Back poster presenting various engineering branches and their short descriptions. Sign above board reads: 'No Smoking In The Library'

Two large cranes stand next to an unidentified steel frame. The words 'Fresno #155 Ironworkers' are painted on the structure.

Three students are assisted at the circulation desk, next to the first floor entrance to Kennedy Library. A sign hanging near the staircase reads: 'Photography Option Gallery Cal Poly Art Department'.

Students collaborate on a math problem.

Professor helps student register for classes. Signs for History, Philosophy, and (likely) Architecture are visible near the registration table.

Residents of the Sonoma dorm standing under name sign of the dorm. The students are visibly having a good time, as some smile and some wear different types of glasses and hats. One student wears a towel around his waist. One student holds a volleyball.

Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy looking off into the distance

Front elevation

Mrs. Kennedy shaking someone's hand at a meeting

Caption reads: 'The Gymnasium has two separate locker rooms with modern shower rooms, basketball courts with seating for 1,200, space for boxing, gymnastics, fencing, wrestling, badminton, etc. Across the street is the football field with grandstand seating 6,000 persons.'

The Administration Building (Building 1) stands behind the street, across Perimeter Rd.

Students stand on the exterior steps of Whitney Hall. They are wearing a white dress shirt and tie.

Students on the exterior steps of Diablo Hall. They are wearing white shirts and black ties. The original dormitory sign is in the picture.

Sign reads: "WARNING - STUDENTS & NON CONST. - PERSONNEL - KEEP OUT"

Students posing under Tehama dorm sign. They seem to be having fun, as certain students are striking funny poses.