Administrative History
Scope and Contents
Arrangement of the Collection
Access
Processing Information
Preferred Citation
Publication Rights
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
University of California, Davis Library, University Archives
Title: Office of Ceremonies and Special Events Collection
Creator:
University of
California, Davis. Library. Department of Special Collections
Identifier/Call Number: AR-163
Physical Description:
7.2 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1922-2019
Abstract: The Office of Ceremonies and Special Events
collection contains materials related to UC Davis campus ceremonies, dedications, lectures, programs, and receptions. Also
included are meeting minutes for the Committee on Public Ceremonies (1947-1973).
Physical Location: Researchers should contact Archives and Special
Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
Language of Material: Collection materials in
English.
Administrative History
The Office of Ceremonies and Special Events has been formerly known as Campus Services and Ceremonies as well as Visitor
Services and Ceremonies. Circa 1947-1973, there was a Committee on Public Ceremonies which was later renamed the On Campus
Public Programs Advisory Committee.
In 2011, the Office of Ceremonies & Special Events became a unit within the Office of the Chancellor. Prior to this,
the unit had reported to the Vice Chancellor of University Relations.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains materials related to campus ceremonies, dedications, lectures, programs, and receptions. Also
included are meeting minutes for the Committee on Public Ceremonies.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is arranged in three series: 1. Davis campus events, 2. Events at other campuses, and 3. Memorabilia.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Processing Information
Sara Gunasekara processed this collection with assistance from student employee Michele Ko.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], AR-163, Office of Ceremonies and Special Events Collection, Archives and Special Collections, UC
Davis Library, University of California, Davis.
Publication Rights
All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for
permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is
not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Commencement ceremonies -- California -- Davis
Lectures and lecturing -- California -- Davis
University of California, Davis. Office of the Chanclellor. Office of Ceremonies and
Special Events -- Archives
University of California, Davis -- History