The History of Arizona State University

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.

Scan of a cartoon used on campaign buttons with an ostrich labeled "Tucson" with its head in the sand as it says "If we don't CALL it a university, maybe it'll go 'way!" A building titled "The University at Tempe" stands under a mountain with the letter A on it.

Black-and-white photograph of a uniformed Army ROTC student standing next to an Armored Motor Services of Arizona truck. A banner reading "63,956 Names For Arizona State University" hangs from the side of the truck. This truck was used to transport boxes of petitions to the State Capitol.

Black-and-white photograph of several uniformed Army ROTC students behind an Armored Motor Services of Arizona truck. Two of them are reaching into the back of the truck, likely putting boxes of petitions to change the college's name into it.

Black-and-white photograph of five uniformed Army ROTC students standing in front of a microphone with boxes of petitions to change the college's name at their feet.

Black-and-white photograph of a card section in the Goodwin Stadium. Students hold up cards that say "Thank U" to thank voters for their support of the name change.