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School of Engineering and Applied Science. Administrative files. 1846-1988.
University Archives Record Series 550  
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  • Title: School of Engineering and Applied Science. Administrative files.
    Identifier/Call Number: University Archives Record Series 550
    Contributing Institution: UCLA Library Special Collections
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 21.0 linear ft. (21 cartons)
    Date (bulk): Bulk, 1947-1988
    Date (inclusive): 1846-1988
    Abstract: Record Series 550 contains administrative, academic, and research files generated by the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of California, Los Angeles.
    Creator: University of California, Los Angeles. School of Engineering and Applied Science.

    Access

    COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
    Portions of Record Series 550 are restricted. Folders 12-20 of Box 13 are closed until the year 2030.

    Publication Rights

    Copyright of portions of this collection has been assigned to The Regents of the University of California. The UCLA University Archives can grant permission to publish for materials to which it holds the copyright. All requests for permission to publish or quote must be submitted in writing to the UCLA University Archivist.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], School of Engineering and Applied Science. Administrative files (University Archives Record Series 550). UCLA Library Special Collections, University Archives.

    Historical note

    Founding dean Llewellyn M.K. Boelter (1898-1966) organized the College of Engineering on the Los Angeles campus beginning in 1944, and led the college until his retirement in the summer of 1965. The formation of the College grew out of the University's wartime training program in engineering science and management. Dean Boelter adopted a new concept in engineering education by establishing a single undergraduate curriculum, with an emphasis on the fundamentals common to all engineers.
    In 1968 the College of Engineering was renamed the School of Engineering, and was later renamed again in 2000 as the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, after a generous donation was given to the school by UCLA professor and alumnus, Henry Samueli and his wife, Susan.

    Scope and Content

    Record Series 550 contains administrative, academic, and research files generated by the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. Administrative files pertain to the organization and operation of the school; library cataloging projects; press releases and press films; photographic documentation of the school and related subjects; and supplies. Academic files regard courses offered by the school; curriculum and publications of the Engineering Executive Program; and Ph.D. program examinations. Research files document research performed within the school, focusing primarily on prosthetics, aeronautics, astronautics, and computing as used within engineering and applied science applications. Research files include research documentation, reports, publications, grant funding information, conference documentation, and reference files. Although photographs and reference files date back to the mid-1800s, the bulk of files range from 1947-1988.
    This is an active record series; additional University records are expected to be added.

    UCLA Catalog Record ID

    UCLA Catalog Record ID: 3467036 

    Related Material

    For more materials from the Biotechnology Laboratory, please see School of Engineering and Applied Science. Bio-Technology Laboratory. Administrative files (University Archives Record Series 549).