The History of Arizona State University

Black-and-white photograph of a group of people sitting at a table with the letters ASU on it. One man stands while the others look at him.

Black-and-white photograph of President Grady Gammage and his wife Kathryn unfurling a pennant with the new university name.

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.