Public Affairs Office Records
Scope and Content
Collection of materials (1959-2003) from the Public Affairs Office at the CSU Chancellor’s Office. Series include "News Clips" (1974-2003), press clippings (1959-1982), newsletters and publications (1963-1998), Public Affairs Working Papers (1960-2000) and CSU Photograph Collection (1960-1986).
Dates
- 1959-2002
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English
Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Gerth Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
History
The California State University System was formally established in 1960 by the Donahoe Higher Education Act. It is the nation’s largest university system, with 23 campuses. The CSU is one of three public higher education systems in the state of California (the others are the University of California and the California Community College System). The System is the direct descendant of the California State Normal School (now, San Jose State University) established by the California Legislature on May 2, 1862. By 1895 there were four State Normal schools. In 1921, the schools were re-named the State Teacher’s Schools. In 1935 the colleges were re-named the California State Colleges and were run by the State Department of Education. With the California Master Plan for higher education was created along with the Donohue Act, the California State Colleges were placed under control of the CSC Board of Trustees. In 1972 the system was renamed the California State Colleges and Universities. The term "Colleges" was dropped in 1982. Responsibility for the California State University is vested in the Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the Governor of the State of California. The Trustees appoint the Chancellor, who is the chief executive officer of the system, and the Presidents, who are the chief executive officers of their respective campuses. The Academic Senate of the California State University, made up of elected representatives of the faculty from each campus, recommends academic policy to the Board of Trustees through the Chancellor. Chancellors of the system include Buell Gallagher (1961-1962); Glenn S. Dumke (1962-1982); W. Ann Reynolds (1982-1990); Ellis E. McCune [Acting] (1990-1991); Barry Munitz (1991-1998); Charles B. Reed (1998-2012); and Timothy White (2012-present).
Extent
66 boxes
37 Linear Feet
Abstract
Collection of materials (1959-2003) from the Public Affairs Office at the CSU Chancellor’s Office including News Clips (summaries of events), press clippings, news releases, publications, working papers and photographs.
Arrangement
Arranged in 6 series:
- Series I. News Clips (1974-2003) 12 ft.
- Series II. Press Clippings (1959-2002) 8 ft.
- Series III. New Releases (1962-2002) 3.5 ft
- Series IV. Newsletters and Publications (1963-1998) 3ft.
- Series V. Working Papers (1959-2000) 5 ft.
- Series VI. Photograph Collection (1959-1986) .5 ft
Acquisition Information
Materials in this collection were transferred by the Chancellor’s Office, California State University and collected by archives staff. It is a growing collection.
Processing Information
Processed during 2004-2006 CSU System-wide Archives Processing Project.
Creator
- Title
- The California State University Public Affairs Office Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Greg Williams
- Date
- 2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Archives Repository
California State University, Dominguez Hills
University Library South, 5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
(310) 243-3895
archives@csudh.edu