Roger Revelle College publications
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Copyright 2012
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
spcoll@ucsd.edu
Descriptive Summary
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: Roger Revelle College publications
Creator:
Revelle College
Identifier/Call Number: RSS 1110
Physical Description:
0.4 Linear feet
(1 archives box)
Date (inclusive): 1965-1998
Abstract: The publications of Revelle College, the first established college at UCSD, contain published materials produced by the Office
of the Provost. The publications, including commencement programs, newsletters, and handbooks were produced as informational
and educational brochures for current and/or prospective students, and their parents. Additionally, the records contain miscellaneous
photographs.
Languages:
English
.
Administrative History
Revelle College, named after oceanographer and founder Roger Revelle in 1964, was the first college established at UCSD.
The first provost of Revelle College was Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine chemist Edward D. Goldberg. The college
is known for emphasizing well-rounded general education requirements, ensuring that students graduating from the college experience
a wide array of subjects. Revelle College is also known for the annual Watermelon Drop event, started in 1965, which announces
and celebrates the end of the Spring Quarter.
Preferred Citation
UC San Diego. Roger Revelle College publications, RSS 1110. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.
Scope and Contents
SERIES 1: PHOTOGRAPHS
The PHOTOGRAPHS series contains images of events including the dedication of the Richard Fleischner sculpture "La Jolla Project"
and a Founder's luncheon with Roger Revelle and Clark Kerr.
SERIES 2: PUBLICATIONS
The PUBLICATIONS, arranged alphabetically, were produced by the Office of the Provost and represent informational brochures
for new and current students about topics such as student residence hall conduct and quarterly term calendars. The series
also includes commencement programs from 1968-1992.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
School publicity
Advertising -- Student activities
Commencement ceremonies -- Pamphlets
Revelle College -- Archives
University of California, San Diego -- Archives
Revelle College -- Photographs
University of California, San Diego
Box 1, Folder 15
Miscellaneous photographs of the dedication of the Richard Fleischner sculpture "La Jolla Project" including Roger Revelle
and Clark Kerr
1984
Box 1, Folder 2
Commencement Exercises - Invitations
1973-1997
Box 1, Folder 3
Commencement Exercises - Programs
1968-1982
Box 1, Folder 6
Freshmen Orientation Handbook
General
Includes issues: 1967-68, 1972-73.
Box 1, Folder 7
Freshmen Summer Orientation Program
1968-1992
Box 1, Folder 8
Honors Banquet - Programs
1984-1998
Box 1, Folder 9
Parents Program
1974-1975
Box 1, Folder 10
Residence Hall - Handbook
1968-1981
Box 1, Folder 11
Revellations - A Glimpse into Revelle College, UCSD
1986
Box 1, Folder 12
Revellations - Revelle College Publication - Newsletter
October 1988 - February 1991
Box 1, Folder 13
Revelle College Student Handbook
1983-1985
Box 1, Folder 14
Revelle Student Handbook & Calendar
1987-1992
