University Archives Photograph Collection

Two photographs from a scrapbook, one of the 1931 graduating seniors (a similar photo is found in May 27, 1931 edition of 'The Polygram') that includes a note from Pedro "Pete" Armendariz, and the second photograph is a campus view looking north from the steps of Anderson Hall.

Two photographs from a scrapbook page. The special event is located on the football field and the band is seen in the center with spectators viewing from the stands. Group portrait includes Pedro Armendáriz and President Crandall.

Two photographs from a scrapbook page, one of "The Black Flamingo", an annual school play which includes Pedro Armendáriz. The other photograph shows Inspection Day, also found in the 1931 El Rodeo yearbook.

New Books in the lobby area

A scrapbook compiled by Frank Bidwell Pedley documenting his time as a student during the 1908-09 and 1909-10 school years at Cal Poly. Pedley was enrolled in the two-year Mechanics course. The scrapbook documents activities during the time at Cal Poly, including athletics events, school events, and entertainment. Documents buildings on campus, the dormitory, portraits, San Luis Obispo County views, candid photographs, and clippings from campus publications and postcards. Also includes locks of hair and illustrations by Pedley.

Several students read newspapers; on the wall several non-English periodicals are shown

Several students work on research in the reference section

Aerial photo with President's House in the foreground, looking toward Poly Canyon.

Aerial facing the North Mountain and Red Brick dorms with President's house in lower right corner.

Aerial with the runway at the top of frame, campus core in the middle, and Yosemite dorms at the bottom.

A poster in the University Union (then the College Union) advertises a talk either about or by Senator Don Grunsky. Stands are set up with Nixon '72 posters and bumper stickers.

Entrance to Science North, Building 53. Construction began in 1966 and the building was opened in 1969. It was originally intended for the biological and physical sciences departments.

Three women stand near the entrance of the University Union in front of what is now Ciao

Two students women's and gender studies? sit in the University Union with books and papers

A lone acoustic guitarist sits in front of microphones in the University Union plaza

View of the Yosemite Dorms during construction

Aerial taken from a somewhat lower elevation, with Highway 1 visible in the upper left corner of the frame, campus in the center, and Slack Street at the bottom. A reflection from the airplane window partially obscures some detail.

Aerial taken from low elevation, facing southeast toward Yosemite dorms. The Math and Science building, University Union, and Administration building are all visible in the lower half of the image. The plane wing obscures the lower left corner of the image.

Campus aerial facing the Red Brick dorms. Mott Gym is visible in the lower right corner of the frame, and some of the North Mountain dorms appear on the left. The airplane wing obscures a good portion of the lower half of the image.

Campus aerial taken at a very low elevation over the Math and Science building, facing south-southwest. The President's house is barely visible in the upper third of the frame, while the Health Center can be seen to the upper left. The airplane wing obscures the lower right corner of the frame.

Aerial of campus and environs, taken from just over Highway 101 facing north. Fredericks Street and the United Methodist Church appear at the extreme lower edge of frame, while Poly Canyon occupies the upper third.

Aerial facing Poly Canyon, with the P visible in the upper right. The intersection of Foothill and California can be seen in the extreme lower left of frame.

Aerial with campus in the mid-distance. Crop fields occupy the bulk of the frame, with Stenner Creek visible to the lower right. A reflection from the airplane window obscures some detail in the upper right portion of the image.

Aerial with Tenaya and Fremont Halls, Vista Grande (VG's), Sierra Madre, and Yosemite dorms visible in the upper third of the image. Tennis courts, the track, and practice fields can be seen with people using them. The intersection of Slack Street and Grand Avenue is just visible in the extreme right of the image.

Aerial taken from behind Yosemite dorms toward the radio tower hill. Haze or reflection from the airplane window obscures detail in the upper half of the image, and the airplane wing protrudes into the bottom of the frame.