SJSU Research Guides: Centennial: Home

Overview

This libguide is to assist the individuals researching the history of the SJSU Art Department to mark its centennial. As you identify names of artists who taught and/or graduated from SJSU's Art department, you can find additional biographical information by searching other archives, newspapers, books, and periodicals. As always, if you have questions please ask!

Archival sources

ArchiveGrid This link opens in a new window
ArchiveGrid includes over four million records describing archival materials, bringing together information about historical documents, personal papers, and family histories held in archives, libraries, museums and historical societies.

SJSU Yearbooks
Digital copies of the SJSU yearbooks
SJSU Student Publications
Digital copies of student publications.

Periodicals

Magazine indexes like Art Full Text Retrospective and Readers' Guide Retrospective may also turn up information on San Jose artists, events, and activities.

Art Index Retrospective This link opens in a new window
This archival database offers historical literature on a variety of art topics from the years 1929-1984. It provides access to over half a century of art literature covering fine, decorative, and commercial art. Content includes indexing of nearly 600 publications, many of which are peer-reviewed, and citations of over 25,000 book reviews.
Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982 This link opens in a new window
A detailed account of U.S. culture and history based on the print reference Readers’ Guide, presenting a rich account of U.S. cultural history. Access over three million articles from approximately 375 leading magazines; many peer reviewed.