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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- All Subjects: Schwada, John W., 1919-1990
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Enrollment Growth During Presidents' Tenure presents growth data for each university president derived from official statistical data from the 1984-1985 Centennial Edition of the Arizona State University Statistical Summary. It was produced by the Office of Management and Financial Analysis in 1985.
Section of Arizona State University: Documentary History of the First Seventy-Five Years containing a variety of history and facts about the history of buildings on Arizona State University's campus up to 1960.
This document provides overview information on major Tempe campus buildings constructed between 1960-2007. Building data is arranged alphabetically by the current building name. The
survey provides data points on each building, including: Current and historic building names, a photograph, date of construction or dedication, architect, contractor, street address, construction cost and references. Athletic practice facilities, warehouses, annexes and minor remodeling projects are not represented in this survey. This survey was compiled by Michael B. Olive as part of his thesis project for the Barrett Honors College in the spring, summer and fall of 2007.
Steve Allen narrates this solicitation for support of the Arizona State University Alumni Association ca. 1965. The audio features Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and Sun Devil Marching Band music, the ASU College Bowl team, the announcement of Miss America Vonda Kay Van Dyke, Spanish professor Irma Wilson, and President G. Homer Durham and the ASU Concert Choir.
Part two of an audio recording of James Creasman's Arizona Statesman interview with Sallie Hayden, sister of political leader Carl Hayden, discussing her life with her brother and father Charles Trumbull Hayden.
Part one of an audio recording of James Creasman's Arizona Statesman interview with alumnus Tom Edens, Jr. about universities and the search for educated talent with Alumni Association President Hascall Henshaw.
Part two of an audio recording of James Creasman's Arizona Statesman interview with alumnus Tom Edens, Jr. about universities and the search for educated talent with Alumni Association President Hascall Henshaw.
English transcript of an audio recording of Fred Waring's Chesterfield Pleasure Time Orchestra featuring a fight song Waring composed for the Arizona State College in 1940.
Audio recording of Fred Waring's Chesterfield Pleasure Time Orchestra featuring a fight song Waring composed for the Arizona State College in 1940.
Section of Arizona State University: Documentary History of the First Seventy-Five Years containing citations justifying the honorary degrees awarded to specific recipients, 1940-1960.