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Fallout Shelter in Basement - Sheet Metal Sign

 Item — Flat file drawer: UA 5, Folder: 4
Identifier: UA 171/2

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The University Archives Collection consists of the papers, publications, photographs, and ephemera pertaining to the mission and history of California State University, Fullerton, its units and personnel, from 1957-current date.

It includes approximately 1334 faculty, staff, student and alumni publications that are fully cataloged on the library's on-line catalog, 4607 reels of microfilm of students' master's theses (these are not cataloged) and 1080 linear feet of archival boxes. There is an alphabetical and numeric list of record groups, sub-groups, etc.

Dates

  • 2007-09 - 2008-05

Extent

From the Collection: 5968 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Record Group: English

General

Fallout Shelter sign made of sheet metal, sign is yellow and black with nuclear warning logo. sign measures 14" x 20" with 8 nail holes. Reads "fallout shelter in basement." The shelter was in the basement of McCarthy Hall.

Also known as the "nuclear free zone" sign.

Repository Details

Part of the CSUF University Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Archives & Special Collections
Pollak Library South Room 352 (PLS 352)
Fullerton CA 92831-3599 USA
(657) 278-4751