The Finding Aid of the Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar Records 0102

Jamie Henricks and Faith Lane

The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded by the generous support of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.

March 2013, updated July 2021

24255 Pacific Coast Highway

Malibu 90263-4786

kelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu

URL: https://library.pepperdine.edu/collections/boone-special-collections-university-archives.htm

Note

This finding aid was originally created in 2013 and updated in 2021 with the addition of a large amount of printed materials and photographs.

Contributing Institution: Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.

Title: Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar Records

Identifier/Call Number: 0102

Physical Description: 15.6 Linear Feet 9 Cartons, 10 Audio Cassette Boxes

Date (inclusive): 1953-2009

Abstract: The collection contains audiocassettes, printed material, and photographs from the Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar held at Pepperdine University. Audiocassettes range in date from 1986 to 2005 (except 2002), and are recordings of speeches given at the seminars. Printed material includes speaker lists from 1981 to 2006, advertising brochures from various years, an application, and a participation certificate. Photographs depict the seminars from 1953-2009.

Language of Material: Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder# or item name], Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar records, Collection no. 0102, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The first group of materials were gathered from University Archives files. A much larger portion was transferred from the President's office in 2019, during the transition from Andy Benton to Jim Gash as President of Pepperdine.

Historical note

The Southern California Youth Leadership Seminar (YCS) is a five-day seminar for high school juniors, hosted at Pepperdine University. The program was founded in 1977 by Pepperdine's Chancellor Emeritus Charles B. Runnels, and the seminar inspires students to make a personal contribution to America's future. The first program was held in 1978. Approximately 250 students are selected to receive scholarships to attend the program. The tuition and on-campus expenses are funded by The Pilgrim Foundation, the YCS Committee of Endorsement, business leaders, and foundations. Students hear speeches and interact with leaders of society to explore national and world topics.

Scope and Content

The collection contains audiocassettes, printed material, and photographs from the Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar held at Pepperdine University. Audiocassettes range in date from 1986 to 2005 (except 2002), and are recordings of speeches given at the seminars. Printed material includes speaker lists from 1981 to 2006, advertising brochures from various years, an application, and a participation certificate. Photographs deptict the seminar from 1953-2009.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in the following two series: Series 1. Audiocassettes, Series 2. Printed Material, and Series 3. Photographs

Related Archival Materials

Photographs, negatives, and slides related to the Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar can also be found in the Pepperdine University Archives Photographs, Negatives, and Slides 0031, or online via the Pepperdine Digital Collections, in the University Archives Photograph Collection (http://pepperdine.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/). One file about the seminar can be found in the M. Norvel and Helen Young papers 0014.

Processing Information note

The collection was arranged and described by Jamie Henricks and Lindsey Gant in March, 2013.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Universities and colleges -- History

Programs

Christian education

Audiocassettes

Fliers (Printed matter)

Leadership -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- United States

Series 1: Audiocassettes 1986-2005

Scope and Contents

Audiocassettes range in date from 1986 to 2005 (except 2002), and are recordings of speeches given at the seminars.

Arrangement

Series 1: Audiocassettes is arranged in chronological order.

box 1

Audiocassettes 1986-1988

box 2

Audiocassettes 1989-1991

box 3

Audiocassettes 1991-1994

box 4

Audiocassettes 1994-1996

box 5

Audiocassettes 1996-1998

box 6

Audiocassettes 1998-2000

box 7

Audiocassettes 2000-2001, 2003-2004

box 8

Audiocassettes 2004

box 9

Audiocassettes 2005

Series 2: Printed Material 1981-2006

Scope and Contents

Printed material includes speaker lists from 1981 to 2006, advertising brochures from various years, an application, and a participation certificate.

Arrangement

Series 2: Printed Material is arranged in chronological order.

box 10

Seminar 1981

box 10

Forms 1982-1985

box 10

Forms 1983-1987

box 10

Programs, Application, and Certificate 1983-2002

box 10

Seminar 1986

box 10

Committee 1986

box 10

Speakers 1986-1989

box 10

Seminar Participants 1986-1991

box 10

Seminar Participants 1986-1996

box 10

Alumni Lists 1986-2002

box 10

Speakers 1987

box 10

Director 1987

box 10

Balloon Art by Treb 1987

box 10

Donors 1987

box 10

Counselors 1987

box 10

Speakers 1987-1988

box 10

Director 1988

box 10

Financial Records 1988

box 10

Seminar 1988

box 10

Counselors 1988

box 10

Donations 1988

box 10

Supplies, Etc. 1988

box 10

Forms 1988

box 10

Director 1989

box 10

Forms 1989

box 10

Counselors 1989

box 10

Supplies 1989

box 10

Counselor Applications 1989

box 10

Speakers 1989

box 10

Donors 1989

box 10

Seminar Account Statements 1989

box 11

Seminar 1989

box 11

Seminar Account Statements 1990

box 11

Donors 1990

box 11

Director 1990

box 11

Supplies 1990

box 11

Forms 1990

box 11

Speakers 1990

box 11

Counselors 1990

box 11

Counselor Applications 1990

box 11

Financial Records 1990-1992

box 11

Speaker Lists 1990-2001

box 11

Donors 1991

box 11

Seminar Participants 1991

box 11

Seminar 1992

box 11

Budget 1992

box 11

Sponsor Letters 1992

box 11

Schedule of Activities 1992-1993

box 11

General Correspondence 1993

box 11

Expenses 1993

box 11

Speakers 1993

box 11

Student Letters 1993

box 11

Students 1993

box 11

Schools 1993

box 11

Fundraising 1993

box 11

Income and Expenses 1993-1994

box 11

Counselors 1993-1994

box 11

Student Letters 1994

box 11

Fundraising 1994

box 11

Participants 1994

box 11

Budget 1994

box 11

1st/2nd Mailing to Students 1994

box 11

Sponsor Letters 1994

box 11

Seminar 1994

box 11

Speakers 1994

box 12

Expenses 1994

box 12

Baca/Parks Photographs 1994-1997

box 12

Notes, Meetings, Timeline 1995 July

box 12

Fundraising 1995

box 12

1st/2nd Mailings 1995

box 12

Expenses 1995

box 12

Student Letters 1995

box 12

Speakers 1995

box 12

Schools/Participants 1995

box 12

VIP Recommendations 1995

box 12

Speaker Bios Circa 1995

box 12

Wrap-Up and Planning 1995-1996

box 12

Seminar Participants 1995-1996

box 12

Articles/Handouts 1995-1997

box 12

Counselor Letters 1995-1997

box 12

Counselors 1995-1997

box 12

Miscellaneous Forms 1995-2000

box 12

Speakers 1996

box 12

Donations 1996

box 12

Student Information Cards 1996

box 12

Alumni Survey 1996

box 12

Letters 1996

box 12

Expenses 1996

box 12

Banquet/Lunches 1996-1997

box 12

High School Address List 1996-1998

box 12

Income/Expenses 1997

box 12

Fundraising Donations 1997

box 12

Banquet, Picnic Lunches, Pizza 1997

box 12

Planning and Logistics 1997

box 12

Expenses 1997

box 13

Letters 1997

box 13

Speakers 1997

box 13

Brochure and Mailing Materials 1997-1998

box 13

Counselors/Interns and Bios 1997-1998

box 13

Seminar Participants 1997-2001

box 13

Speakers 1998

box 13

Supplies 1998

box 13

Master List Schools 1998

box 13

Expenses 1998

box 13

Donations 1998

box 13

Planning 1998

box 13

Banquet 1998-1999

box 13

Letters 1998-2000

box 13

Letters 1998-2002

box 13

Speakers 1999

box 13

Susan's File 1999

box 13

Letters from Counselors/Parents 1999

box 13

Best Letters 1999

box 13

Planning and Logistics 1999

box 13

Expenses 1999

box 13

Fundraising 1999

box 13

Master List Schools 1999

box 13

Mailing 1999-2000

box 13

Requisitions-Supplies Forms 1999-2000

box 13

Student Information Cards Circa Late 1980s to 1990s

box 14

Student Information Cards Circa Late 1980s to 1990s

box 14

Letters 2000

box 14

Applicants 2000

box 14

Extra Application Copies 2000

box 14

Student Files 2000

box 14

Speakers 2000

box 14

Expenses and Supplies 2000

box 14

Assorted Forms 2000

box 14

Income/Gifts 2000-2001

box 14

Various Correspondence 2001

box 14

Applications 2001

box 14

Letters 2001

box 14

Supplies 2001

box 14

Seminar 2001

box 14

Student Letters 2001

box 14

Speakers 2001

box 14

Supplies and Expenses 2001

box 14

Banquet and Lunches 2001-2002

box 14

Forms/Supplies Expenses 2002

box 14

25th Annual Seminar 2002

box 14

Speakers 2002

box 14

IT Review on Disaster Recovery/Memorandum-Office of Financial Planning 2002

box 15

Letters 2002

box 15

Post-Seminar Letters 2002-2003

box 15

Letters 2003

box 15

Heather's File 2005-2006

box 15

Savvy Chic III Sponsorship Opportunities 2006 November 15

box 15

Maps 2006

box 15

Application and Nomination 2006

box 15

Pat Shafer Circa 1990s to 2000s

box 15

Graduate Campus Floor Plan Undated

box 15

Blank Student Information Cards Undated

box 15

Counselor Application Forms Undated

Series 3: Photographs 1953-2009

Scope and Contents

Photographs deptict the seminar from 1953-2009.

Arrangement

Series 3: Photographs is arranged in chronological order.

box 15

Seminar Slides 1953

box 15

Seminar Slides 1954

box 15

Seminar Slides 1955

box 15

Seminar Slides 1956

box 15

Seminar Slides 1957

box 15

Seminar Slides 1958

box 15

Seminar Slides 1959

box 15

Runnel's Christmas Cards 1986-2001

box 15

Seminar Photographs 1989

box 15

Seminar Photographs Circa Late 1980s-Early 1990s

box 16

Seminar Photographs Circa Late 1980s-Early 1990s

box 16

Seminar Photographs 1992

box 16

Seminar Photographs 1994

box 16

Seminar Photographs 1995

box 16

Seminar Photographs 1996

box 17

Seminar Photographs 1996

box 17

Banquet Photographs 1996

box 17

Banquet Counselors Photographs 1996

box 17

Prayer Negatives 1997

box 17

Seminar Negatives 1997

box 17

Banquet Negatives 1997

box 17

Seminar Photographs 1997

box 17

Seminar Photographs 1998

box 17

Seminar Negatives 1999 July 8

box 17

Seminar Photographs 1999

box 17

Seminar Photographs 1999-2001

box 17

Banquet Negatives 2000 July 7

box 17

Susan Runnels Luncheon 2000 October

box 17

Banquet Photographs 2000

box 17

Seminar Photographs 2000

box 17

Banquet Negatives 2000-2001

box 17

Seminar Negatives 2001

box 17

Seminar Photographs 2001

box 17

Banquet Photographs 2001

box 17

Conference Negatives 2002 July 8

box 17

Banquet Photographs 2002

box 18

Seminar Photographs 2002

box 18

Extra Team Photographs 2002

box 18

Individual Seminar Photographs 2002

box 18

Seminar Photographs 2003

box 18

Banquet Photographs 2003

box 18

Extra Photographs 2004

box 18

Banquet Photographs 2004

drive Digital Archive

Youth Citizenship Banquet 2007

Scope and Contents

George Forman attended

drive Digital Archive

Youth Citizenship Banquet 2008

Scope and Contents

Tommy Lasorda

drive Digital Archive

Youth Citizenship Seminar 2009

box 18

Runnel's Christmas Cards Circa Early 2000s

box 18

Seminar Photographs Undated

box 18

Various Seminar Photographs and Negatives Undated

box 18

Counselor Photographs Undated

box 18

Tommy Lasorda Photographs Undated

box 18

Awards Negatives Undated

box 18

Haggai Photographs Undated

box 18

Outstanding Participant Photographs Undated

box 18

Dr. Runnels/Navy Guest Photographs Undated