Humboldt State University Historian Commemorates Alma Mater in New Photographic History

Online, May 4, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Covering almost 100 years, the new campus photo history book titled Humboldt State University shares the growth of the college on the hill over Arcata. A loyal alumna, Katy Tahja shares her love for her alma mater in this new book debuting just in time for the May 2010 commencement ceremonies.

Every university has hundreds of photos in their archives and author Tahja hand-picked more than 200 vintage images to depict a century of progress. From the early years when each dorm room came with a wood burning stove, to the WWII years when blimps flew over a camouflage painted Founders Hall, from student protests in the 1960s, to a new sustainability graduation pledge for the new century, readers follow Humboldt State history through chapters devoted to each of the six presidents of the institution.

The book is available online at www.tinyurl.com/HSUhistory and a challenge is out to all Humboldt State alumni to find themselves in the photos in this book. Go Look!