The History of Arizona State University
Arizona State University was founded as the territorial normal school in 1885. This collection features photographs, documents, and audio and visual materials that chronicle the history of the institution. Additional materials include statistical lists and compilations of data for enrollment and building data.
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Black-and-white photograph of a smiling woman crouching next to a car with an Arizona State University bumper sticker. The bumper sticker was part of a 1958 election initiative to rename Arizona State College to Arizona State University.
Black-and-white photograph of students gathered outside the Arizona State Capitol building. A partially obscured banner has the acronym "ASU" on it.
Scan of the official canvass for the November 4, 1958 election establishing that the name of Arizona State College is being changed to Arizona State University. The canvass is signed by Secretary of State Wesley Bolin, Governor Ernest McFarland, and Chief of Justice Levi S. Udall.
Black-and-white photograph of a man wearing an "I've Signed ASU" badge collecting signatures for the ASU name change from a couple in their doorway.
Black-and-white photograph of a man and woman putting an Arizona State University bumper sticker on a car
Black-and-white photograph of a billboard in support of Proposition 200 reading "VOTE 200 YES. ASU: ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. A NEW NAME..A TRUE NAME."
Black-and-white photograph of a group of students cheering and throwing pompoms in the air. The words 'Happy "U"' can be read on a partially obscured banner with the Greek letters Alpha Phi in the corners.
Black-and-white photograph of a busy Mill Avenue with a banner reading "Vote 'Yes' 200 Nov. 4th Arizona State University." A movie theater, salon, drug store, tailor, and café line the street.
Black-and-white photograph of a woman speaking at a podium on an outdoor stage lined with stars. Several men and women in nice clothing sit on folding chairs behind her.
Scan of a political cartoon titled "One Way Street?" that features a Highway of Progress with cars representing various political initiatives, including renaming Arizona State College. A barefoot man with a long beard holds a gun labeled "Provincialism" and blocks the road.