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.