1951 - 1952

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The 50s

New campus with temporary buildings

Classes convene on the new campus in temporary buildings in September 1951. The parking lot is situated on the side of a hill, and when it rains, the vehicles slide down the hill, bumping into each other in the mud.

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aerial rendering of the new campus

aerial rendering of the new campus

New student facilities

New student services are established or improved upon from prior years to accommodate students, such as the library, a health office, The 49er Canteen, a lounge, bookstore, and placement office.

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new library

Enrollment continues growing

By Spring 1952 enrollment more than doubles again to over 2,000 students with more than 80 instructional staff.

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cthe in-between class rush at the 49er Canteen.

The 49er Canteen.

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Student life revolved around the Quad, outside of the 49er C

Outside of the 49er Canteen.