Archival Finding Aids
Title
Norman O. Gunderson Collection
Dates
1952-2004 (Bulk 1967-1984)
Collection Number
MSS-2012-06-12
Abstract
This collection is comprised of professional materials, periodicals, ephemera, correspondence and photographs documenting Norman O. Gunderson's significant career as dean of School of Engineering at San Jose State University (1955-1970), as director of Masters Degree Program in Cybernetic Systems (1970), and as a legislative and educational consultant to Santa Clara County Director of Transportation after his retirement from academia (1975-1991). The bulk of this collection (1967-1984) contains primary and secondary sources that delineate Norman O. Gunderson’s role in the conception, establishment and expansion of SJSU’s Masters Degree Program in Cybernetic Systems. In 1970, Gunderson resigned as dean to direct the establishment and development of SJSU’s Masters Program in Cybernetic Systems, an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on technology-oriented problem solving methodologies within political, economic, social, and moral systems. Included in these files are curriculum proposals, course description, lecture notes, correspondences, event brochures, newspaper clippings, and compiled course and research readings. Other significant parts of the collection include documents related to Gunderson’s effort to help SJSU School of Engineering obtain its state accreditation to offer graduate degree engineering programs and to provide research opportunities for faculty. The collection also contains personal effects and memorabilia, e.g., awards, honorable mentions, and miscellaneous biographical materials.
Document Type
Finding Aid
Upload Date
2013
Recommended Citation
Norman O. Gunderson Collection, MSS.2012.06.12, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.
Indexing Terms
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San Jose State University. College of Engineering. Cybernetics –- Research High technology and education--California--Santa Clara County San José State University -- Faculty San José State University-- Curricula--Programs Santa Clara County Transportation Agency -- history