Guide to the Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer collection

Finding aid prepared by Ashley Toutain
University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections
Copley Library
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Telephone: 619-260-2730
Email: spcoll@sandiego.edu
© 2020


Overview of the Collection

Title: Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer collection
Date (inclusive): 2006-2007
Collection number: USDA_2019_026
Creator: University of San Diego
Extent: 1 oversize box, (1 linear foot)
Repository: University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections
Copley Library
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
spcoll@sandiego.edu
Abstract: This collection includes photograph albums and a framed photograph from the 2006 and 2007 Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer event held at the University of San Diego.
Languages: English

Historical Note

The University of San Diego was the host location of the City of Hope's Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer in 2006, 2007, and 2008. 2006 was the City of Hope's Seventh Annual Walk for Hope and USDs inaugural year. The event was held on the plaza of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. The event included a 3k and 5k walk throughout campus. The 2007 event had more than 2600 participants and raised $159,000.

Scope and Content Note

This collection includes two photograph albums and a framed photograph from the May 6, 2006 and March 24, 2007 Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer event held at the University of San Diego.

Arrangement

All materials remain in their original order and original albums.

Access

This collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer collection, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.

Custodial History

While the exact provenance of this collection is unknown, it is likely that the photograph albums and framed photograph were created by the City of Hope and given to the University of San Diego Office of Public Relations. The materials were then given to the University of San Diego Archives and Special Collections.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Ashley Toutain in 2020.

Index Terms

Subjects and Indexing Terms

University of San Diego
City of Hope Cancer Research Center

Subjects and Indexing Terms

(San Diego, Calif.)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

events