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.

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.

A stack of boxes and Wally Glidden (Wallace F. Glidden III) standing next to those boxes.

Contact sheet capture the process of land clearing for the Architecture building. Dexter Library (at the time) and the clock tower, as well as a bulldozer, appear in some of the photos.

Contact sheet captures the process of clearing land for the Architecture building. Cranes, bulldozers, and construction trucks appear in some of the photos.

Contact sheet captures the process of excavating land from the site west of Dexter Library. Several construction trucks and machines appear in the photos.

Vertical reinforcement structures (waiting for concrete) are raised in the excavated ground. Wooden frames for the foundation of the structure being built. There is a building and trees in the background.

Architecture building construction takes place among a crane and larger wooden frames for the foundation of the building itself. Dexter Library and the hillside are in the background.

Looking toward Crandall Gym and the Administration building at the corner of Perimeter and College Way. Signs on the road read "P. E. Faculty Parking Only."

Wide view of an open field, several cows, and a building [the Steer Feed Lot?] near Poly Canyon.

Front view of the Deuel Dormitory, the oldest dorm on campus in the 1950s.

Students relax on a lawn in front of Crandall Gym.

View of horses in stables and corral.

Low-angle view of the Administration building, clock tower, and part of the Howes Memorial.

Photo album page created during the tenure of the President Benjamin Ray Crandall. These photos document the annual school play 'Moonshine', featuring Pedro Armendáriz and most likely Joel Davis. Photograph also published in the 1931 El Rodeo Yearbook.

Kennedy held an Open Dialogue with students and faculty of the university located in the plaza of the newly opened College Union, later called the University Union. The matters of the discussion regarded tenure of faculty, the dorm's open door policies, increases in foreign student tuition, and more.

Series of photographic images of the graduation ceremony for Pushing Hubby Through (PHT) in 1960.

Series of contact sheet images of the Pushing Hubby Through (PHT) graduation ceremony in 1960. Images include a father and his baby, a certificate, and graduates in their cap and gown.

Series of contact sheet images of the Pushing Hubby Through (PHT) graduation ceremony. Images include graduates receiving their certificates, President McPhee, and families.

Page from a photo album created during the tenure of the President Benjamin Ray Crandall. These photos document the annual school play 'The Bad Man', featuring Pedro Armendáriz. Photograph also published in the 1932 El Rodeo Yearbook.

Collection of 9 black and white portraits of Wally Glidden (Wallace F. Glidden III).

View of the entrance to the El Corral Bookstore, with several people inside and around.

View of the outside of the Burger Bar in the University Union.