Long Beach State
September 24, 2015
Another highlight of my trip south was receiving from my Aunt Ellie a freshly published book about the history of Long Beach State.
I guess I’m surprised that a book of this sort didn’t already exist… but maybe nobody really thinks to document these things. In any case, Barbara Kingley-Wilson now has, and it will be fantastic to read and get a thorough understanding of the stories that lead to what is now California State University Long Beach!
Including its founding in a tiny apartment building in 1949.
By my grandpa.
Here’s a photo taken in 1958 after the installation of a $1000 (!) “stone marker,” located at the new and official entrance to campus. Grandpa is the one on the right. He never liked having his picture taken, so there are few to be found…
The inscription in the book reads:
For Kari, Jim and Peter,
Keeping a nice memory of Grandpa.
Love Aunt Ellie and Uncle Bud.
SO happy to have this book!
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