Records of the U.S. Naval Flight Preparatory School which operated on the Cal Poly campus in 1943-44, and which trained over 3,600 cadets.

This collection includes the records of both the organization Cal Poly Arts and the Performing Arts Center venue. Cal Poly Arts was founded in 1985, and the Performing Arts Center (which hosts Cal Poly Arts programming) opened its doors in 1996.

Objects created for promotional or ceremonial purposes or as memorabilia; objects used in daily operations. Includes diplomas, class, rings, and other related items from alumni. From 2017 forward, such items will be retained in the collections through which they were received, rather than being added to this collection.

Records related to the development and administration of the International Center (formerly the Office of International Education and Programs) at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, including the records of inaugural director Jon M. Ericson, and the Peace Corps Program records containing the letters and reports of Robert E. McCorkle, retired professor and former Director of International Education and Programs. Records date between 1959 and 1990. Finding aid available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8v410wp/admin/

Records related to the preparation, promotions, and events of Poly Royal and Poly Royal Rodeo.

Collection related to the annual Cal Poly Rose Float, and the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Records of the operational ranch in Davenport, CA, donated to Cal Poly by Al Smith in 1993 as an educational and research facility for Cal Poly's faculty and students.

Documents, photographs, newspapers, and exhibit content related to the Journalism Department, College of Liberal Arts. Includes The Polytechnic Journal, department information, and reports on the 1960 Cal Poly football team plane crash. Records date between 1906 and 2005. Finding aid available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8vx0n7k/admin/

Records created by the Graphic Communications Department, College of Liberal Arts.

Records created by the History Department, College of Liberal Arts.