Vice president Robert E. Kennedy speaks at the 1961 Fall Staff Conference.

A Fall Staff Conference in 1960 held a panel discussion to pinpoint pressing issues at Cal Poly.

Sara Holmes Boutelle, biographer of Julia Morgan, discusses her research on Morgan. [00:00:01] Boutelle states that many people do not realize the Castle at San Simeon is designed by Julia Morgan [00:00:14] The early life of Morgan in Oakland, California [00:00:47] Morgan's experience as a woman in the architectural program at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris [00:01:39] Morgan's first important architectural project in the United States designing a bell tower for Mills College [00:02:28] Morgan's use of local materials to have buildings work in harmony with the landscape [00:02:55] Morgan's employment in reconstructing the Fairmont Hotel after the 1906 earthquake [00:04:35] Her use of skilled craftsmen in Morgan's shingled houses [00:04:58] Typical characteristics of Morgan's designs such as fireplaces and exposed beams [00:05:52] St. John's is an example of eclecticism that combines various styles into something new [00:07:12] Features and details of the King's Daughter's Home in Oakland [00:08:35] The natural qualities of Asilomar on the Monterey Peninsula [00:09:17] Morgan's work building YWCAs that provided urban housing for single women [00:10:42] Features of Morgan's work for the Emmanuel Sisterhood building a residence for young Jewish women [00:11:53] The Honolulu YWCA project that the only project out of state and thus was supervised by mail [00:13:10] The design of Hearst Ranch Headquarters in San Simeon [00:13:32] The design of a combination shop-and-house Morgan designed for one of her favorite craftsmen, Jules Supo [00:14:14] The combination of Californian and European architectural styles in the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland [00:14:58] The ornate details of the Berkeley City Club as one of Morgan's most impressive buildings [00:16:02] William Randolph Hearst's connection and work with with Julia Morgan [00:16:34] Creating a Bavarian village in Wyntoon for Hearst in Northern California [00:17:09] The construction of the Hearst Castle as a monument for his art collection and center for his media empire [00:17:57] The ornamental designs of the castle [00:18:42] The variety of designs for each of the different buildings at San Simeon [00:19:02] The regal designs of the pools at the castle that reflect Greek and Roman styles [00:19:26] How the back of San Simeon was never finished but it shows how Morgan planned to incorporate Mr. Hearst various european treasures into one design [00:19:58] The small shack that has been left as a tribute to the architect of the building, Julia Morgan [00:20:38] The views from the castle of the surrounding lands [00:20:50] Morgan's vision of San Simeon as a museum and monument rather than a residence [00:21:25] Morgan's honorary degree and recognition of excellence from the University of California

[00:00:12] ASI President Larry Robinson interviewed about city council by Leslie Bensacka [00:02:42] Chef Lane Page and Everett Duro and the campus food by Rebecca Fealig [00:05:13] San Luis Obispo air quality and smog, Bob Carr, by Cliff Flyham [00:06:38] Tay-Sachs disease, Kris Clefstead interviewed by Donna Bergh [00:08:16] Human Needs Assessment Committee with Pat Wickstrom in San Luis Obispo by Donna Bergh [00:09:30] Student final grade processing by Mike Madoff [00:11:02] Presidential Selection Advisory Committee for replacing Robert E. Kennedy, represented by Steve Bennett, story by Leslie Bensacka [00:13:44] Guitarist-janitor Jeff Malman of Blazing Heart interviewed by Tom Hiskotch [00:16:24] Nazarene Student Mission Corps, Greg Sills, Mike Robinson, Rev. Paul Huddle interviewed by Ray Matthew [00:19:33] Cal Poly Solar Energy Club; Bob Levi interviewed by Leslie Bensacka [00:21:38] Scott Halquist interviewed about his disco by Bev Sassenberry [00:24:22] Abby Clark, counselor for elementary school students, interviewed by Bruce Clark [00:26:45] Racquetball club manager Sheldon Feige and various students interviewed about the sport by Wayne Jackson [00:29:26] Milk Carton Boat Race at Laguna Lake; Leanne Burning; Tim Lisell; Tim Blockinger interviewed by Missy Arnold [00:32:23] Mustang Water Slides at Lopez Lake designed by Warren Dolesaal, interviewed by Mike Houston [00:34:14] Mr. Rod Newbert of the University Travel Center interviewed by Rebecca Fealig [00:36:15] Concert Committee chairs Liz Nevins and Dana Jones interviewed [recording cuts off] [00:37:34] Concert Committee chairs Liz Nevins and Dana Jones interviewed by George Bocca [00:40:43] Story about Brian Lawler, editor of Balloonist magazine, by Mike Madoff [00:43:05] Proposed Married Student Complex by Tom Hiskotch [00:44:25] Pet Overpopulation; Melissa McCormick of the Humane Society interviewed by Wayne Jackson [00:46:26] Women in Agriculture Class, Katherine Ben Wa interviewed by Judy White [00:48:20] Billy Stevens, Cal Poly Shepherd, interviewed by Missy Arnolds [00:50:07] Student Volunteer Programs coordinator Harriet Clandannon interviewed by Kim Nelson [00:51:20] Cal Poly Debate Team coach Rodney Reynolds interviewed by Ray Matthew [00:53:40] Cal Poly Drama Department member Mike Hampton interviewed by Ray Matthew [00:56:18] ASI Student Government president Larry Robinson interviewed by Ray Matthew [00:59:05] Jeff Lann, Chairman of Student Health council interviewed about fees by Leslie Bensacka [01:01:15] Week of the Young Child; Kristie Gossin and Holly Hewitt interviewed by Leslie Bensacka [01:03:55] Land scarcity in the Central Coast, Doris Fossberg and Marilyn Harbuck interviewed by Bruce Clark [01:07:41] Wilbur Shigahara from Santa Maria on weather forecasting interviewed by Bruce Clark [Interview cuts off after overlapping audio] [01:08:54] Wilbur Shigahara from Santa Maria on weather forecasting interviewed by Bruce Clark

Interview with Grant Hart, songwriter, singer, and drummer for Husker Du, conducted by KCPR DJs Mike Stand and Rob Campanello. Songs and fragments of songs are interspersed with the interview content. [00:00:00] Intro, with Mike Stand and Rob Campanello. History of Husker Du, interspersed with a few of their songs [00:07:00] Phone interview with Grant Hart, drummer and singer, begins [00:08:39] (song plays) [00:11:00] Most important aspect of the band [00:11:40] (song plays) [00:15:40] Discussion of individual songs, and the voting process within the band [00:16:25] Grant Hart's songwriting process [00:16:45] Inspiration for Bob Mould, Husker D's other songwriter [00:17:00] (song plays) [00:19:00] Discussion of the song "Green Eyes" (and the song plays) [00:22:00] Discussion of the song "Flexible Flyer" (and the song plays) [00:26:40] Discussion of the New Day Rising LP and the song "Books About UFOs" (and the song plays) [00:30:35] Content of songs: relationships, emotions (song plays) [00:34:17] (song plays) [00:36:35] Discussion of Zen Arcade album as a concept album [00:38:12] (song "Pink Turns to Blue" plays) [00:40:56] Discussion of whether Husker Du's sound will change after switch to major label [00:41:53] (song "Turn on the News" plays) [00:46:23] Discussion of whether Husker Du will record more acoustic songs [00:46:40] (song plays) [00:48:27] Discussion of the experience of being on a major label and playing concerts with bigger crowds [00:49:04] (song plays) [00:52:44] On being called a sell out [00:53:56] Grant Hart station ID [00:54:05] (song plays) [00:59:06] End credits

Compilation of news features recorded for KCPR's Newsday [00:00:00] Engineering Services, interview with Chief Engineer (Tom Tomastik) [00:04:00] Rainy year, interview with professor James [Caliphill?] (Joe Norris) [00:06:30] Stadium renovations, interview with E. Douglas Girard (Ramiro Perez) [00:08:44] Careers, interview with Richard [Eguinoa?], Director of Career Placement Services (Lori Hickey) [00:10:44] Audio News Services, careers for women, interview with Gloria Libris, UCSD (Bruce Tokars) [00:12:30] CMA Poison Oak (Linda Conkey) [00:14:50] Sycamore Springs Hot Tubs, outtake (Nancy Bauer) [00:16:44] Jarvis-Gann, Proposition 13, from the perspective of the League of Women Voters (Joe Norris) [00:19:59] Solar energy, a national view ([Vivi St. Amand?]) [00:21:23] The possibility of House of Representatives session television broadcasts ([Vivi St. Amand?]) [00:22:25] New television network programs ([Vivi St. Amand?]) [00:24:50] Risks of low-tar cigarettes ([Vivi St. Amand?]) [00:25:48] New school ([Vivi St. Amand?]) [00:27:26] Research on Big Mac sauce ([Vivi St. Amand?]) [00:28:45] Cal Poly Campus Police (Tom Tomastik) [00:32:40] Sycamore Springs (Nancy Bauer) [00:34:30] Victim's Assistance Center (Nancy Bauer) [00:36:45] Traffic problems in SLO (Nancy Bauer) [00:39:05] Eco-SLO, the Environmental Center (Bev Langlois) [00:40:26] Wolf singers (Donna Pangburn) [00:41:15] Birds being displaced by development at Terminal Island (Donna Pangburn) [00:42:37] Life in outer space (Donna Pangburn) [00:43:26] Childrensville USA, home for battered children (Donna Pangburn) [00:44:22] Menu frauds (Donna Pangburn) [00:45:45] Timbuktu (Donna Pangburn) [00:46:35] San Luis Obispo County Hotline (Tom Tomastik) [00:49:05] LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) Terminal, interview with James Bishop, Dept. of Energy Public Information Officer (Dave Kerley) [00:50:55] Jimmy Carter's energy plan, interview with James Bishop, Dept. of Energy Public Information Officer (Dave Kerley) [00:53:30] Role of Department of Energy, interview with James Bishop, Dept. of Energy Public Information Officer (Dave Kerley) [00:54:40] Red Brigade killing of Aldo Moro, Italian Premiere, other Brigade terrorism, interview with Dan Krieger, professor of Modern European History (Joe Norris) [01:00:46] Police Decoys Get Mugged for a Living, interview with Dorothy Jorgenson and Charles Bean (Sheryl Jennings) [01:03:50] Interview with freshman congressman Leon Panetta (Dave Kerley) [01:06:30] Continuation of interview with freshman congressman Leon Panetta (Dave Kerley) [01:08:12] Jarvis-Gann, Proposition 13, part 1 of 4 (Paula Chambers) [01:10:33] Jarvis-Gann, Proposition 13, part 2 of 4 (Paula Chambers) [01:13:23] Jarvis-Gann, Proposition 13, part 3 of 4 (Paula Chambers) [01:17:05] Jarvis-Gann, Proposition 13, part 4 of 4 (Paula Chambers) [01:19:22] Proposition 11, taxation of county-owned real property (Paula Chambers) [01:22:30] Interview with University of the Pacific professor Dewey Chamber (Paula Chambers) [01:23:36] School system paraprofessionals (Paula Chambers) [01:24:56] Foundation Food Services, mandatory meal tickets, interview with Al Smith, FFS administrative assistant (Tom Tomastik) [01:27:38] Proposition 1, state school building bond law, 1978 (Tom Tomastik) [01:29:13] Proposition 2, state clean water and water conservation bond law, 1978 (Tom Tomastik) [01:30:48] Proposition 3, taxation exemptions for alternative energy systems, such as solar energy (Tom Tomastik)

Contents of a tape compiling 5 distinct programs, ca. 1971-1972. 4 of the 5 programs are radio plays, with "Suzy Swiss Cheese" a serial play, and "An Empty Gesture" an original KCPR production. [00:00:00] "Suzy Swiss Cheese episode," February 7, 1971 [00:10:48] Christmas Play, "An Empty Gesture", KCPR Holiday Play Productions, December 1971 [00:30:25] "An Empty Gesture" credits: written by Mary Graham Lund; directed by Russ Lash and Lou Stern; actors were Jenny Duboise, Jody Puentes, Gary Gardner, Sheryl Portermont, Craig Hines, Edel Bryant, Berner Wright, Lou Rinaldi, Claudia Galloway [00:31:20] Christmas carol medley outro[00:34:47] KCPR Sign On, 1972 [00:35:00] Intro by Woody Goulart, KCPR general manager, and Steve Stagnero [00:37:11] San Luis Obispo Story program preview[00:39:20] Testing 1-2-3 program preview [00:40:52] Talk to an Addict program review, a KEVC simulcast, presented by Vic Bremer [00:41:55] Sundays-by-Request program preview and Mission City Missionaries program preview [00:42:23] Call for DJs and other assistance[00:43:20] KCPR on Cue, an outtakes show [00:50:30] "House of Usher" radio play, October 31, 1972[01:03:30] "House of Usher" end credits [01:04:30] "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" radio play, 1972 [01:27:26] "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" end credits

[00:00:00] Jingle and information about KCPR's broadcasting [00:01:24] Jingle for ending broadcast with information about KCPR's broadcasting [00:03:09] KCPR Jingle - More Music [00:03:13] KCPR Jingle - Evolving/Changing [00:03:32] May 29 Request Day [00:04:03] "Bruce Queen" endorsement for 2000 watt broadcast [00:04:57] 2000 Watt sign-on advertisement in the style of Frankenstein/Dracula [00:05:56] Bluegrass style jingle [00:06:37] Air raid siren jingle for new stereo signal [00:07:22] "Abdul Kazudhess" commercial for KCPR auction to raise [00:09:04] "Rockin' Ralphie" commercial for stereo broadcast money for stereo conversion [00:09:35] Jingle [00:09:48] Larry Lafoett, Ron, Blair Helsing [mentioned], during the changeover to stereo broadcast, 1812 Overture played [00:13:35] Spot about the wonders of stereo with various examples of stereo sound: Louis Armstrong, bowling alley, jet airplane [00:15:35] Rick Tembull, Bat Masterson, Mike Ritatta, Dale Andrews [pitch wavers] [00:19:35] Sunday By Request advertisement [00:20:38] Country Music Lone Star Program with David Wayne spot [00:21:29] The Captain; Jim Allen; Mark Miller interview spot [00:22:39] KCPR Auction mob boss spot [00:24:36] Time Machine "Chief Running Chicken" spot for KCPR Disco Dance

Interview between the band Head East's keyboard player Roger Boyd and a KCPR DJ (Pete, or Frank Wilkinson?) [00:00:30] Introductions between Roger Boyd and interviewer [00:00:50] Recount of recently completed Head East tour [00:01:11] Cities of Head East's upcoming west coast tour [00:01:30] Q: Is Head East selling out their concerts? [00:02:09] Q: How did Head East get their name? [00:02:45] Q: What groups have influenced Head East's style? [00:03:08] Q: Have the members of the band been playing together for a long time? [00:03:47] Q: What does Head East consider to be their best song/album? [00:05:48] Q: Was 'Don't Let Me Sleep in the Morning' or other songs based on a personal experience? [00:06:36] Q: Do the band ever feel like they are running out of material? [00:06:58] Writing songs on the road [00:07:27] Q: How are Head East's albums selling? [00:08:14] Q: Did you have any formal keyboard training? [00:08:54] Q: Do you have a big collection of keyboards? [00:09:34] Gary Boyd station identification for KCPR [00:10:15] Thanks for the interview

Interview between the band Head East's keyboard player Roger Boyd and a KCPR DJ (Pete, or Frank Wilkinson?) [00:00:30] Introductions between Roger Boyd and interviewer [00:00:50] Recount of recently completed Head East tour [00:01:11] Cities of Head East's upcoming west coast tour [00:01:30] Q: Is Head East selling out their concerts? [00:02:09] Q: How did Head East get their name? [00:02:45] Q: What groups have influenced Head East's style? [00:03:08] Q: Have the members of the band been playing together for a long time? [00:03:47] Q: What does Head East consider to be their best song/album? [00:05:48] Q: Was 'Don't Let Me Sleep in the Morning' or other songs based on a personal experience? [00:06:36] Q: Do the band ever feel like they are running out of material? [00:06:58] Writing songs on the road [00:07:27] Q: How are Head East's albums selling? [00:08:14] Q: Did you have any formal keyboard training? [00:08:54] Q: Do you have a big collection of keyboards? [00:09:34] Gary Boyd station identification for KCPR [00:10:15] Thanks for the interview

[00:00:00] Various Russ James between-the-music spots from one morning, yacht club,, weather, kidney transplants, emergency services [00:05:00] News Spot about Terri Harden, Star Wars fan, camping out for the Empire Strikes Back premiere [00:06:23] Assorted Russ James spots continued, signing off [00:07:19] Dave Stein with mock interview with Dave Weir and Kathy Lobokis, Weird Al, spot for KCPR auction studio [00:09:58] Sunday By Request spot with Weird Al going to see Santa Claus with other DJs [00:14:42] Journey to the North Pole with Weird Al radio program continues [00:16:16] Journey to the North Pole with Weird Al radio program continues [recording cuts off] [00:17:26] Journey to the North Pole with Weird Al radio program continues with appearance by "Ronald Colman" [00:20:53] Journey to the North Pole with Weird Al radio program continues [00:29:22] Slowed-down jingle with outtakes [00:31:19] Partial recitation of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, with overlapping slowed-down KCPR jingles [00:32:28] The Night Before Christmas continues on the Journey to the North Pole show [00:34:16] Brian Hackney and Bill Biggs and Donna Pangburn and Russ Sharer sign off the Christmas program [00:34:53] Stereo jingles - Rick Shannon, Dave Elliott, Dave Stein

[00:00:00] Various Russ James between-the-music spots from one morning, yacht club,, weather, kidney transplants, emergency services [00:05:00] News Spot about Terri Harden, Star Wars fan, camping out for the Empire Strikes Back premiere [00:06:23] Assorted Russ James spots continued, signing off [00:07:19] Dave Stein with mock interview with Dave Weir and Kathy Lobokis, Weird Al, spot for KCPR auction studio [00:09:58] Sunday By Request spot with Weird Al going to see Santa Claus with other DJs [00:14:42] Journey to the North Pole with Weird Al radio program continues [00:16:16] Journey to the North Pole with Weird Al radio program continues [recording cuts off] [00:17:26] Journey to the North Pole with Weird Al radio program continues with appearance by "Ronald Colman" [00:20:53] Journey to the North Pole with Weird Al radio program continues [00:29:22] Slowed-down jingle with outtakes [00:31:19] Partial recitation of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, with overlapping slowed-down KCPR jingles [00:32:28] The Night Before Christmas continues on the Journey to the North Pole show [00:34:16] Brian Hackney and Bill Biggs and Donna Pangburn and Russ Sharer sign off the Christmas program [00:34:53] Stereo jingles - Rick Shannon, Dave Elliott, Dave Stein

Recording of the KCPR Talk Radio Show, hosted by Brad Loney and Carol Myer. The topic of the show explores the consequences and effect of Cal Poly not offering a summer school session, which was then recently announced as a possibility by President Warren Baker. Loney and Myer first interview a Cal Poly administrator, Howard West, then discuss the topic among themselves and several call-in listeners. The recording abruptly ends at the 48-minute mark, and then resumes at [00:53:43] with a short recording of reversed sped-up vocals. That portion of the recording has been left out of the audio here.[00:00:00] Promo for Cal Poly Career Services [00:00:49] KCPR Talk Radio Show opening [00:01:20] Introductions by KCPR talk radio show hosts Brad Loney and Carol Myer, and introduction of the show's topic, the possibility of no summer school session or quarter [00:01:50] Interview with Howard West, Associate Executive Vice President of Cal Poly, begins [00:09:02] Interview with West ends [00:13:26] Hosts begin taking calls from listeners [00:20:38] Program break [00:44:40] Program wrap-up [00:45:55] Mike Dawson's 'Album Review' program promo [00:46:42] Program promo for 'Future Shock' (Evan) [00:47:34] Open Channel program begins [00:48:00] Recording on tape ends abruptly