University Archives Photograph Collection

The Collegians (a Cal Poly band) performs on stage, led by a conductor.

A Cal Poly dance band (probably the Collegians) performs with trombones, trumpets, saxophone, and drums. Led by conductor.

A Cal Poly dance band ensemble (probably the Collegians) is led by conductor in a stage performance.

Male and female participants are on stage in formal attire. They are arm in arm and the woman is holding a white rose.

One male and one female stand in formal wear on stage during the introduction of the participants. The woman is holding a white rose.

The crowd watches as a group of performers wearing hats and vests takes the stage.

The Majors and Minors are dressed as traditional quartet singers with hats, vests, and an array of buttons as they perform at the Princess Contest.

Three female semi-finalists stand on stage in the Pretty Poly Contest.

The semi-finalists for the Pretty Poly Contest stand on stage with their male partners.

Ken Ruggles and Cindy Gibson are interviewed after a Homecoming event.

Students talk and relax inside the University Union, or the College Union as it was known then.

The Hanford Marching Band performs on the football field and assembles in the shape of the United States. The American flag can be seen in the center of the formation. The drum major is present on the 50 yard line. This was a featured event put on during the 1975 Homecoming. The California Bicentennial Festival in 1975 featured 18 California High School Marching bands.

Individuals gather in from of the Bank of America displaying their ribbons. Spectators can be seen in the background observing the events of the 1975 Homecoming Parade.

A podium and elevated stage are present during the Homecoming Parade of 1975.

Roger F. Honberger rides by Betty's in a classic Ford V8 B 400 in the 1975 Homecoming Parade. Honberger was part of the School of Architecture and Environmental Design. Bank of America can be seen in the far left background.

The marching band, led by the baton twirlers, performs in the Homecoming Parade of 1975 in front of eager spectators.

The Homecoming Parade float makes its way down the street past the Bank of America and Betty's in celebration of the Bicentennial festivities in 1975. The individuals on the float can be seen 'milking' the painted cows.

Led by the color guard, the Delano High School Marching Band performs in the 1975 Homecoming Parade. The Bank of America and Firestone can be seen in the background (right).

The Delta Sigma Phi Little Sisters are present during the 1975 Homecoming Parade. Betty's Fabrics can be seen on the right side.

A woman rides a horse near the stables while another woman looks on.

A man browses educational materials for younger children

Two men stand with trophies, lassos, and saddles in front of a display board and a plaque reading Cal Poly SLO.

Students and community members with their families attending Poly Royal watch the annual Cal Poly tractor pull competition from the grass next to the airstrip.

The tractor rears onto its back wheels as it begins its pull. The slogan 'Keep on Pullin'' can be seen painted onto the sled. Two competition officials can be seen in yellow uniforms (right).

The driver sits ready to go while two others are ensuring the sled is correctly attached to the tractor. Part of Madonna Peak can be seen in the background.