Long Beach State: A Brief History

Long Beach State: A Brief History Information about Long Beach State: A Brief History Long Beach State grew up right along with the sprawling Southern California suburbs.

Launched in 1949 amidst lima bean fields, it swelled to accommodate the post-World War enthusiasm for education and land. The rapid growth brought growing pains. Students took classes in a cramped converted apartment building with no books, playing ring-around-the-rosey for physical education. Money was scarce and faculty feuded with administration. But the new college’s can-do spirit produced a

scrappiness that endures today. Its forceful, colorful and often eccentric personalities built a sprawling, diverse college, changed its look and its mission and steered it through the genteel ‘50s and the explosive ‘60s to forge one of the largest universities in California.

Nice to see these crazy Daily 49er peeps at the CSULB Bookstore last week.
11/12/2022

Nice to see these crazy Daily 49er peeps at the CSULB Bookstore last week.

I'll be signing books Friday evening 11.4.22 at the CSULB bookstore if anyone wants to drop by. Lots of pre-Christmas di...
11/03/2022

I'll be signing books Friday evening 11.4.22 at the CSULB bookstore if anyone wants to drop by. Lots of pre-Christmas discounts on CSULB stuff. 🎄

Seen at Target Seal Beach on 12/20/20. Some quarantine reading. 👍🏼
12/20/2020

Seen at Target Seal Beach on 12/20/20. Some quarantine reading. 👍🏼

On this day 71 years ago, the college that would become Long Beach State opened for 169 students in a converted apartmen...
09/28/2020

On this day 71 years ago, the college that would become Long Beach State opened for 169 students in a converted apartment in Park Estates. The book store is marking the occasion by offering a 25% discount Long Beach State: A Brief History.

The Beach on 2nd Street store is now open for in-store shopping Thursday-Friday. The University Bookstore is now open Monday-Friday. Please visit our FAQ page for up-to-date hours and available services. You can also shop online and pick up at the University Bookstore or ship to home.

In honor of rainy season, here's a shot of the CSULB parking in the 1950s. Long Beach State: A Brief History is availabl...
12/06/2019

In honor of rainy season, here's a shot of the CSULB parking in the 1950s. Long Beach State: A Brief History is available on Amazon and via the History Press/Arcadia. Happy 70th to and happy holidays!

Just in time for Nov. 10 homecoming! Get your copy.
11/01/2018

Just in time for Nov. 10 homecoming! Get your copy.

Long Beach State grew up right along with the sprawling Southern California suburbs. Born in 1949, it swelled to accommodate the post-world war enthusiasm for education and land. The rapid expansion brought its share of growing pains. Students took classes in a cramped converted apartment with no...

This might be the time to say I'll be having a book signing Saturday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. Maybe I'll see you there!
11/14/2017

This might be the time to say I'll be having a book signing Saturday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. Maybe I'll see you there!

Welcome to the Beach! The Beach on 2nd Street is conveniently located on Second Street in Belmont Shore, a few miles away from campus. This fantastic location allows for ample parking and is easily accessible for community members, alumni, and family. The Beach on 2nd Street carries all of our top s...

09/14/2017

✨Check out this book 📖 written by our very own JPR professor, Barbara Kingsley-Wilson! It's full of unknown & interesting facts on the history of California State University, Long Beach - from the rapid growth of the university to different historical landmarks all over campus!
Stay tuned for our series starting next Thursday that will highlight the history of the CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations department!

I love the Little Free Library.
09/02/2017

I love the Little Free Library.

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