University Archives Photograph Collection

Postcard of Cal Poly Boys' Dormitory

Postcard of Household Arts Building (gift of Earl T. Rogers Estate)

Three women wearing gingham aprons and caps and performing laundry work. One woman is ironing. A hand-cranked water extractor is affixed to the sink. One woman appears to be using washboard and bar soap in the sink. Published in the 1904-05 Catalogue (April 1904).

View looking southwest through the arches on the Weeks Administration Building, toward San Luis Obispo; two women students standing together in drive. Published in 1911 Polytechnic Journal.

Class of 1917 in their Freshman year. Standing on steps of [?]

Crowd at the Farmers' Institute (Farmers' Picnic); women and children with picnic spread in eucalyptus grove. 'no. 20' in lower right corner; image from same event published in March 1915 Bulletin (Series II, No. 2)

Draft horse (Percheron) in halter; with Chester Rubel [? --or Charles Myszka] Published in Polytechnic J. (1915, p.57) with caption 'A long sloping shoulder insures elasticity of movement.' Another image of this horse (same photo session) was published in Bulletin (series 4 no.1, 1915-16) and in Polytechnic J. (1915, p.56)

Crowd at the Farmers' Institute (Farmers' Picnic); watching procession of draft horses and cattle. 'no. 17' in lower right corner; image from same event appears in March 1915 Bulletin (Series II, No. 2)

2 students standing behind exhibit of plant specimens in classroom (blackboard has quiz questions written on it) Published in March 1915 Bulletin.

Class of 1915 in their Senior year, holding banner which reads 'Seniors,' seated on steps of Weeks Administration Building

Crowd at the Farmers' Institute (Farmers' Picnic); watching procession of draft horses. 'no. 13' in lower left corner; image from same event appears in March 1915 Bulletin (Series II, No. 2)

Class of 1918 in their Freshman year, standing on steps of front entrance of Weeks Administration Building. This image published in 1915 Polytechnic J. Another, slightly different image was taken at same sitting.

Class of 1917 in their Sophomore year, standing on steps of front entrance of Weeks Administration Building. Another, slightly different image was taken at same sitting and published in Polytechnic J. (1915).

Class of 1917 in their Sophomore year ; standing on steps of front entrance of Weeks Administration Building. Published in Polytechnic J. (1915); another, slightly different image was taken at same sitting.

Students posing with machinery in electrical laboratory in the Power House. Published in the 1915 Bulletin. Professor Robert W. Ryder standing second from right.

Class of 1918 in their Freshman year, standing on steps of front entrance of Weeks Administration Building. Another, slightly different image was taken at same sitting and published in 1915 Polytechnic J.

Exhibit of dresses, coats and hats made by students. Most of coats and dresses displayed on mannequins, two on hangers. Image was published in March 1915 Bulletin

Adult pigs with piglets in pen. Published in Polytechnic J. (1915)

Class of 1915 in their Senior year, holding banner which reads 'Seniors,' standing on steps of Weeks Administration Building.

Military camp on Cal Poly campus[?] Men/boys in uniform lined up outside of large tent. Image is dark (underexposed?), somewhat grainy. World War I era.

Women students in gymnasium uniforms (sailor blouses, bloomers and stockings) using 'Indian clubs' during 'gymnasium drill.' Taken outdoors next to the tennis court. Clubs are held at arms length and shoulder height, to either side. The number '2' is in the lower right corner of each print. Published in the 1916-17 Bulletin of Information (course catalogue)

Students sewing using machines and by hand; ironing; at least two types of machines are in use, including a Singer sewing machine with foot treadle; electric iron and seamstress mannequins are also in use.

Women students in gymnasium uniforms (sailor blouses, bloomers and stockings) using 'wands' during 'gymnasium drill.' Taken outdoors, next to one of the main buildings. Published in the 1915-16 Bulletin of Information (course catalogue). A finger or thumb print is visible in the lower left corner of the print.

Women students in gymnasium uniforms (sailor blouses, bloomers and stockings) using 'Indian clubs' during 'gymnasium drill.' Taken outdoors next to the tennis court. Clubs are held in front of students, one club held across the other. The number '1' is in the lower right corner of each print. Image no. '2' in this sequence was published in the 1916-17 Bulletin of Information (course catalogue)

Women students in gymnasium uniforms (sailor blouses, bloomers and stockings) performing folk dance[?]. Folk dancing was part of the 'gymnasium class' or 'physical training' for women. Outdoors next to the tennis court. The number '3' is in the lower right corner of each print. Image no. '2' in this sequence was published in the 1916-17 Bulletin of Information (course catalogue) Another image published in 1917 Polytechnic J.