Colorado State College The University of Northern Colorado was known as Colorado State College from 1957 to 1970. Prior names include: Colorado State College of Education, at Greeley, 1935-1957 State Teachers College of Colorado, 1911-1935 State Normal School, 1889-1911
Colorado State College campus map, ca. 1957 “Colorado State College Greeley,” in Campus Life, Colorado State College Bulletin Series LVIII, No. 1, Oct. 1957, University Records (RG9 S3 F6)
William Robert Ross, President, 1948-1964 A Colorado native, Ross had served as president of Trinidad Junior College, and was Frasier's Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds before being named College president.  Ross had a long history of teaching and administration in public education throughout the state, and he knew what kinds of teachers were needed.  Ross took a very practical approach to education, creating programs such as Special Education and Nursing, for which there was a demand in Colorado.  Ross was faced with not only preparing for the post-war influx of students, but then for the baby boom generation. He purchased what became the Darrell Homes (West) Campus, and set in motion the expansion of what was then Colorado State College. Source:  University Records (RG3 S20 F4, Folder: Ross, William Robert. 1947-64 Portraits); Calvin, Skeets. "William Robert Ross, President of Colorado State College of Education," University Records (RG3 S20 F4, Folder:Ross At Work)
		Two Sketches of Totem Teddy, ca. 1959 Totem Teddy arrived on campus in 1914 from his original home with the Tlingit Indians of Alaska. This totem qualified for repatriation as a Native American funerary object and was returned to the Tlingits in 2003. Left -- "Totem Teddy" by HKH Right -- "A Sketch of 'Totem Teddy' on heavy green paper, ca 1959 Source: HKH. "Totem Teddy," 1959 Cache La Poudre, end papers, University Records (RG10 S1 F3); "A Sketch of 'Totem Teddy' on heavy green paper, ca 1959," Manuscript Collection, Patricia L. Holt Collection (SC 80)
Beanies Worn by Students at Colorado State College, ca. 1959 The following list of rules governs the use of the beanie, which may be purchased at the Student Union Bookstore. 1. Beanies will be worn from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Monday through Friday and for all all-college affairs. For example, foot ball games, Monday night socials, and Bearslides. 2. Upon the command from an upperclassman to "Button Frosh", the freshman will place his thumb on the button of his cap and yell " Beat -1", giving the name of the school we are playing that week. 3. Frosh caps must be worn in all classes. 4. Frosh must keep out of Bru-Inn booths and sit at the cafeteria's tables. 5. Frosh must know any traditional or school yell when accosted by an inquiring upperclassman . 6. Frosh cannot sit on Hi-Bridge. 7. There will be no hazing whatsoever of freshmen. VIOLATORS OF THESE RULES WILL BE DEALT WITH IN KANGAROO COURT Source: "Beanie Regulations," in A C.S.C.E. Campus Tour for New Students 1954-1955, University Records (RG10 S4).
Colorado State College Sweatshirt, ca. 1957-1964 Source: "Colorado State College Sweatshirt, ca. 1957-1964," University Records (RG2 S5 F16)
	Freshman Week
		Left -- Freshman Week 1955-1956 Right -- Freshman Week 1955-1956
		Left -- Freshman Week, 1956-1957 Right -- Freshman Week, 1957-1958
		Left -- Freshman Week, 1957-1958 Right -- Freshman Week, 1958-1959
		Images from the 1959 Cache La Poudre The Cache La Poudre year books documented student activities at the University of Northern Colorado for the years 1907-1971, 1979-1984, 2000-2001. Cranford Hall is featured on the front cover of the 1959 Cache La Poudre. Prominent Colorado architect Robert S. Roeschlaub designed Cranford Hall as well as the 1907 Library on campus. The first building on campus, the Normal School Building, was built in stages, first the east wing, then the center, and then the west wing. The cornerstone was laid on June 13, 1890. From 1906-1931 the building was known as the Administration Building and from 1931-1972, it was Cranford Hall. Cranford Hall was the central academic and administrative building on campus for many years. A major fire occurred in Cranford in 1949. In 1972, Cranford Hall, condemned as unsafe, was demolished. Source:  1959 Cache La Poudre. University Records (RG10 S1 F3)
		Left -- "Totem Teddy" and Frasier Hall Right: Gunter Hall, Frasier Hall, and the Garden Theater
		Left -- "Hi Bridge" “Hi Bridge” on the central campus was donated by the Class of 1940.  Right -- "Hi Bridge", Carter Hall, and the Faculty Apartments
		Left -- President's Home and winter scene Right -- As winter appears
		Left -- Followed by the greens of spring Right -- 1958 homecoming parade
		Left -- Homecoming Right -- Homecoming winners -- Floats
		Left -- Homecoming winners -- House decorations Right -- 1958 Hellzabruin
		Bru-Inn Left -- Student Union and Bru-Inn, ca. 1954-1955 Right -- The inside of a Bru-Inn Menu ca. 1943
The popular student café, the Bru Inn, was located in the west wing of the Student Union (now Gray Hall).  It was named in honor of the school mascot, the bear. Prices at the Bru-Inn were not raised for fifteen years (approximately 1946-1961).  Bru-Inn closed in 1972. Bru-Inn Menu, ca. 1943 (PDF) Source: "Student Union and Bru-Inn," in A C.S.C.E. Campus Tour for New Students 1954-1955, University Records (RG10 S4); "Bru-Inn Menu ca. 1943," University Records, Gerald E. Tanner Collection (RG6 S10 F2, Box 2)
All sports ticket book No325 , 1958-1959 Source:  Colorado State College (Greeley, Colo.).  "1958-159 All Sports Ticket Books," University Records, (RG7 S9HPER F9, Box--Athletic Events 1904-72, Folder--Athletic Events 1955-1961).
		Images from the September 27, 1958 football program. Left -- Cover Right -- 1958 Colorado State Bear Squad
		Left -- Colorado State Coaching Staff Right -- Photographs of football players
		Left -- Photographs of football players Right -- Photographs of football players
Source: " 1958 Official Football Program of Colorado State College -- Colorado State Western State, Jackson Stadium, September 27, 1958," Sports Archive (SPCHC1--Sports Media Records, Series 12 (Football), Box 1 (1892-1973), Folder: 1958 FB).
Press book Source: "Colorado State 1958 Greeley, Colorado The Bear Facts for TV -- Press -- Radio," Sports Archive (SPCHC1--Sports Media Records, Series 12 (Football), Box 1 (1892-1973), Folder:1958 FB
		Social Activities handbook Cover and pages 10-11 from Social Activities handbook "Social Activities at Colorado State College Greeley, Colorado 1957," University Records (RG10 S4)
Pride of the Rockies Marching Band The Pride of the Rockies marching band gained prominence under the direction of music faculty member, Wayman Walker (1952-1976). Over the years, the organization sported marching uniforms that reflected the changing names of the school. Source:  University Records (RG12 S12 F1, Folder: 1956-60 Music Programs)
Fine arts and music programs, ca. 1957-1958 Source: University Records (RG12 S12 F1, Folder:1956-60 Music Programs)
In the 1950s, the Choral-Aires traveled throughout Colorado as ambassadors for the college music program.  The CSC Band (Pride of the Rockies) and other performing groups represented us as well. Source:  University Records (RG12 S12 F1, Folder: 1956-60 Music Programs)
Theater Productions Left to right: "Madwoman of Chailott", November 14-16, 1957; “Teahouse of the August Moon, May 1-3 1958”; "Hamlet", July 1958. Bob Waters, a longtime photographer at the college, took the photograph of The “Teahouse of the August Moon.” Source:  University Records (RG3 S20 F21, Folder:1957 Theatricals, Photograph holder:11/14-16, 1957 The Madwoman of Chailott); Waters, Bob.  "Teahouse of the August Moon, May 1-3 1958," University Records (RG3 S20 F21, Folder:1958 Theatricals, Photograph holder:5/1-3 1958 Teahouse of the August Moon).
A Photographic History of UNC This exhibit is an online version of an exhibit that originally appeared in the Mari Michener Gallery, October 2003, curated by Mary Linscome, Archivist Emeritus