UA. Colorado State University Archives

Abstract The College of Applied Human Sciences was created in 1986 to promote the well-being of people and the environment in which they live, through education, research, and community service. In 2001, the Department of Design and Merchandising from the College of Applied Human Sciences held a fashion show in honor of Mr. Blackwell, one of the most important American designers to come from the West Coast. This fashion show was an opportunity for students to design pieces inspired by Mr. Blackwell's...

Abstract Alpha Chi Omega, founded on October 15, 1885, at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, is a social sorority dedicated to advancing "the intellectual, social and moral culture" of its members. Delta Upsilon chapter of Alpha Chi Omega was initiated at Colorado State University on October 15, 1965, as the 101st national chapter. The collection documents some of the social activities of the chapter and consists primarily of digital images of composites and scrapbooks, though other...

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"Bridges to the Future: American History and Values in Light of 9/11" was a yearlong, statewide initiative, led by Colorado State University and the University of Denver, that brought international speakers and events to challenge and inspire conversations regarding leadership, engagement, and the future of the United States. The collection contains information regarding program planning and events, publications, and press releases.

Abstract The Mountain Campus Museum is housed in the original Koenig homestead cabin at the Mountain Campus. Since 1912, Colorado State University has used the Mountain Campus (formerly Pingree Park) for field research and training. The campus has primarily served CSU's Forestry students, though other university departments now use it. The museum remains in operation but some materials were transferred to the University Archive's Colorado State University Mountain Campus Museum Collection. The...

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The collection contains the personal and professional papers of Isaac E. Newsom, long-time professor of veterinary medicine, administrator, and president of Colorado A&M College. Materials include professional and personal correspondence, meeting minutes, reports of the State Board of Agriculture, and financial information.

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C.P. Gillette (1859-1941) was the first professor of entomology at Colorado Agricultural College (now Colorado State University). During his 40 years at CAC he was a professor, served as state entomologist, and was head of the Experiment Station. The collection contains copies of letters written by C.P. Gillette.

Abstract The Pride Resource Center at Colorado State University was established to support and affirm the diverse identities and lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, Two-Spirit, and same gender loving people as individuals and as groups, especially as students, staff, and faculty of CSU and their families, friends, and allies. The collection contains scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, posters, and photographs documenting the activities of the Pride Resource Center, as well...

Abstract The College of Engineering at Colorado State University has a long history in the study, research, and teaching of civil, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, environmental, biomedical, and computer engineering. Currently the college offers nine bachelor's and eight advanced degree options. Materials in the collection include letters and correspondence of early college faculty Louis G. Carpenter and Edward B. House, photographs of campus labs as well as dam construction in Colorado and...

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The Records of the Colorado School of Agriculture document the secondary school established at Colorado Agricultural College in 1909, which provided practical agricultural instruction to students across Colorado. The collection contains published histories, programs, brochures, reports to the Dean, and a photo composite of the first graduating class in 1912.

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Frederick F. Wangaard was an expert in the field of wood sciences and a professor at Yale University and Colorado State University. The collection contains letters and activities summaries.

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Frank P. Goeder (1886-1963) was an alumnus and professor of physics at Colorado Agricultural College (now Colorado State University). The collection includes correspondence, a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, writings, photographs, and certificates and diplomas.

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The College of Business first began with initial business courses in 1944, followed by a formal business program in 1950. Due to increasing student enrollment, the Department of Business was established in 1957. In 1965, Colorado State University officially created the College of Business. This collection consists of faculty meetings and reports, enrollment data, faculty and summer institute information, and other miscellaneous papers.

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Larry Penley was president of Colorado State University from 2003 to 2008. This collection documents some of the writings, decisions, and studies during his tenure. The collection contains Penley's correspondence, speech transcripts, Alcohol Task Force documents, reports, and university publications.

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William M. "Bill" Gray (born 1929) is professor emeritus of atmospheric science at Colorado State University and head of the Tropical Meteorology Project. He is a pioneer in the science of forecasting hurricanes and one of the world's leading experts on tropical storms. The collection consists of internet search results, articles, and research data.

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L. W. "Mike" Michaelson was an assistant professor of English at Colorado State University (CSU) and a prolific author of short stories, poems, and essays. The collection contains manuscripts, copies of publications which feature Michaelson's writings, and personal correspondence and biographical information.

Abstract The Records of the Faculty is an aggregation of items acquired from many different sources. Combining a wide range of materials including faculty and staff records, department histories, correspondence, faculty and staff obituaries, notebooks, transcripts, scrapbooks, photographs, one blueprint and sketch, one manuscript, publications, reports, newsletters, playbills, and ephemera, the collection touches on various topics related to the faculty and staff at Colorado State University as well...

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Homecoming at Colorado State University can be traced back to 1914 when a football game between alumni and the current college team was played. Over the years new traditions were added including painting of the Aggie "A", the bonfire, and the homecoming parade. The collection documents the planning and activities of the homecoming parade, and includes financials, photographs, correspondence, and scrapbooks.

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The Westfall Memorial Scholarship was established in 1953 at Colorado State University and honors Dr. Alfred Westfall, a faculty member from 1913-1953 and Chair of the Department of English from 1926-1953. Materials include bank records and correspondence regarding the scholarship, and writings by Alfred Westfall.

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The Rocky Mountain Faculty Athletic Conference was organized on January 30, 1909, as the Colorado Faculty Athletic Conference. The conference originally was founded with three members: the University of Colorado, Colorado College, and Colorado State University. Seven other institutions later joined. The collection contains conference meeting minutes dating from 1909 to 1923.

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The Records of the Honors Program at Colorado State University document its establishment from an experimental honors colloquium to a full program supported by the Faculty Council. Materials include planning for the experimental honors colloquium offered in the winter of 1957, lists and descriptions of honors course offered, and the organization of the program.