UA. Colorado State University Archives

Abstract The chapter of the Spurs Pep Club at Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University) began in 1931. Their motto was "at your service" and they participated in many service activities on and around campus. The all-female pep club would perform routines during sporting events and volunteer around the community. In later years the focus of the organization changed more towards community service and less about promoting school spirit on campus. The collection includes scrapbooks and a diary...

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The Student Outdoor Club Collection contains materials created by and for various student outdoor clubs at Colorado State University, including the Mountaineering Club, Hikers Club, Outing Club, and Conservation Club. Materials include scrapbooks, publications, newspapers clippings, rosters, schedules, and reports.

Abstract Terrence "Terry" Finnegan was the leader in the effort to erect the Vietnam Era Memorial Bridge at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Originally intended as a tribute to a fellow CSU alum, Bill Latch, the Memorial was expanded in concept to pay tribute to both anti-war advocates and Vietnam veterans. The bridge was dedicated in 1992 and is the first Vietnam memorial in the United States to honor both the veterans of that era as well as those individuals who protested the...

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Raylene McWilliams Owens was the 1963 Skyline Stampede Queen and member of the Livestock Club at Colorado State University. The collection includes her Skyline Stampede Queen outfit as well as other textiles.

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The University Digital Photograph Collection contains born digital images of Colorado State University dated 2001 to 2010 captured by CSU photographers Bill Cotton, John Eisele, and Joe Mendoza. The collection documents many aspects of campus life, including academics, student activities, university administration, research, Cooperative Extension, and the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station.

Abstract The University Historic Film Collection, 1919-2013 (bulk 1980-2000), contains more than 4,600 videotapes and films created by Colorado State University staff. Most items were produced by the Office of Instructional Services, also known as Instructional Media, and recorded on 8 or 16 mm film, ¾” pneumatic tape, VHS, or Betamax. The content ranges from recorded lectures by CSU faculty, to promotional pieces about the university, to footage of sports events. The films and tapes are supplemented...

Abstract The University Historic Photograph Collection is the visual history of Colorado State University from the 1880s to 2001. It documents various aspects of campus life, including academics, athletics, student activities, faculty research, Cooperative Extension, and the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station. Materials dated from the 1880s to the 1950s are processed. Some materials from the 1960s to the 1980s are minimally processed. Later series have not been processed with the exception of...

Abstract The Division of University Marketing and Communications (MarComm) provides central marketing, media and community relations, design, photography, web, and digital social media to build a strong, compelling and effective brand position for the entire university. This collection features videos produced by MarComm. These videos promote the quality and diversity of the learning environment at CSU, the impact of CSU’s scholarship and research, and the university’s dedication to finding practical...

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The Visual Materials of Colorado State University (CSU) Events and Donor Engagement contains material from Colorado State University's Events and Donor Engagement division. CSU Events organizes university functions on behalf of the Office of the President, University Advancement, and other university leadership. Materials include photographs, film negatives, and CDs.

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Wendel Diebel was a composer and professor of piano at Colorado State University for almost 30 years. The collection contains four printed scores.

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The Women's Recreation Association (WRA) oversaw intramural sports for women as well as the expansion of women's intercollegiate athletics at Colorado State University. The collection contains scrapbooks documenting the activities of the WRA.