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CSUMB - Founding and Development

Correspondence related to securing funding and property for the conversion of the former Fort Ord military base into a new California State University campus, photographs from the inauguration of the campus, and other items pertaining to CSUMB's development. Materials date from 1993 to 2017.

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Behind the Scenes at Fort Ord: How the Women Made it Happen

Overview of the Fort Ord land transfer negotiations, including key players, tactics, and successes.
Behind the Scenes at Fort Ord: Land Transfer Laws

Background on the Federal Surplus lands and how the law affected Fort Ord’s reuse to include CSUMB.
Letter from Sam Farr and Ronald Dellums to John Murtha, July 15, 1993

Ronald Dellums and Sam Farr

Letter from Congressman Sam Farr and Congressman Ronald Dellums requesting funding for the conversion of the Fort Ord military base into a new California State University campus.
Letter from John Murtha to Sam Farr, July 20, 1993

John P. Murtha

Letter from John Murtha, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, in response to Sam Farr's request for funding of the Fort Ord conversion project.
Letter from George E. Hoops to Richard E. Hendrickson, July 23, 1993

George E. Hoops

Letter from George E. Hoops proposing to approve the CSU application for a public benefit conveyance.
Letter from Anthony M. Vitti to John Murtha, July 30, 1993

Anthony M. Vitti

Letter from Anthony M. Vitti, Chairman of the California State University Board of Trustees, in support of the establishment of a CSU campus on the Fort Ord military base.
Letter from Nancy Pelosi to Sam Farr, August 5, 1993

Nancy Pelosi

Letter from Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi concerning funding for the establishment of a CSU campus at Ford Ord.
Letter from Lora Lee Martin to Sam Farr, March 11, 1994

Lora Lee Martin

Letter from Lora Lee Martin, Director of Program & Policy Development for the UC - Fort Ord Project, regarding the University's conveyance request for land at Ford Ord and the planned development of a center for Science, Technology, Education, and Policy.
Letter from Sam Farr to John Murtha, August 16, 1994

Sam Farr

Letter from Congressman Sam Farr to John Murtha, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, requesting additional funding for the Fort Ord reuse plan.
Bill Clinton on Stage at the CSUMB Inauguration Ceremony

Bill Clinton speaking at the inauguration of the campus
Sam Farr on Stage at the CSUMB Inauguration Ceremony

Sam Farr speaking at the inauguration of the campus as Bill Clinton, seated on stage behind him, claps
Sam Farr Speaking at the CSUMB Inauguration Ceremony

Sam Farr speaking at the inauguration of the campus. Leon Panetta and Bill Clinton are seated on stage behind him.
Bill Clinton, Sam Farr, Leon Panetta, and Other Officials Stand for the National Anthem at the CSUMB Inauguration Ceremony

Greg Pio

Bill Clinton, Leon Panetta, Sam Farr, and other local, state, and federal officials stand for the national anthem at the CSUMB inauguration ceremony
Bill Clinton Speaking at the CSUMB Inauguration Ceremony

Greg Pio

Bill Clinton speaking on stage at the inauguration of the campus
Leon Panetta, Sam Farr, and Bill Clinton at the CSUMB Inauguration Ceremony

Greg Pio

Leon Panetta, Sam Farr, and Bill Clinton walking on stage together at the inauguration of the campus
Letter from David B. Hakola to Peter Smith, May 16, 1997

David B. Hakola

Letter from David B. Hakola, Director of the Federal Real Property Assistance Program, to CSUMB President Peter Smith regarding the University's application for additional property at the Fort Ord military base.
Letter from Peter Smith to Billy DeBerry, September 11, 1997

Peter Smith

Letter from CSUMB President Peter Smith to Billy DeBerry of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
Letter from David B. Hakola to R.E. Hendrickson and Billy DeBerry, October 8, 1997

David B. Hakola

Letter from David B. Hakola, Director of the Federal Real Property Assistance Program, regarding property applications submitted by CSUMB and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
Sam Farr's Keynote Address at the 2017 CSUMB Commencement Ceremony

Sam Farr

Sam Farr's commencement speech, delivered at CSUMB's 21st graduation ceremony on May 20, 2017.