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Office of Ceremonies and Special Events Collection
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  • 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