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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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.
This document presents lists of ethnically diverse students derived from Great Register enrollments and Arizona Vital Statistics from 1889-1937 by Laura Muñoz. This compilation is copied from Appendix D of Munoz's dissertation.
This section from the 1985 Arizona State University Statistical Summary lists the colleges within the university that were established between 1885-1984.
Film highlighting aspects of ASU, such as the campus, academics, and athletics, as they've changed throughout the university's history.
Film covering the history of ASU's Homecoming traditions, from the first Homecoming in 1926 through 2003.
Part 1 of a video documenting the history of the History Department at Arizona State University. Produced by Roger Adelson and Richard Hopkins.
Part 2 of a video documenting the history of the History Department at Arizona State University. Produced by Roger Adelson and Richard Hopkins.
Part 3 of a video documenting the history of the History Department at Arizona State University. Produced by Roger Adelson and Richard Hopkins.
Motion picture of the 1952 Homecoming Parade on Mill Avenue.
Motion picture of a 1950s Homecoming Parade on Mill Avenue. The end of the film includes clips of a family walking onto their front porch and people fishing in a creek.