Eleanor Roosevelt College. Office of the Dean historical files
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
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: Eleanor Roosevelt College. Office of the Dean historical files
Creator:
University of California, San Diego. Fifth College
Identifier/Call Number: RSS 1151
Physical Description:
0.4 Linear feet
(1 archives box, 2 oversize folders, and 1 map case folder)
Date (inclusive): 1982-1995
Abstract: The Eleanor Roosevelt College Office of the Dean historical files include documents regarding the naming of Fifth College
to Eleanor Roosevelt in 1995, subject files, photographs, and publications.
Languages:
English
.
Historical note
Founded in 1988 as UCSD's fifth college, Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC) was named in 1995 for the former First Lady, delegate
to the United Nations and a member of the first Peace Corps Advisory Council. The renaming dedication of the college included
a first annual international symposium and the keynote address given by the former First Lady Hillary Clinton. In March 1987,
James Lyon was appointed as Founding Provost of Fifth College. The curriculum of the College is shaped by students' involvement
in extra-curricular program within the college and campus, the major requirements, and studying or working abroad.
Preferred Citation
UC San Diego. Eleanor Roosevelt College. Office of the Dean historical files, RSS 1151. Special Collections & Archives, UC
San Diego.
Scope and Contents
The Eleanor Roosevelt College Office of the Dean historical files include documents regarding the naming of Fifth College
to Eleanor Roosevelt in 1995, ceremony and event materials, photographs, handbooks, and newsletters.
Arranged in two series: 1) SUBJECT FILES and 2) PUBLICATIONS.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Eleanor Roosevelt College -- Archives
University of California, San Diego. Fifth College -- Archives
University of California, San Diego -- History -- Archives
SUBJECT FILES
Scope and Content of Series
SERIES 1) SUBJECT FILES: The majority of the materials in the SUBJECT FILES are memorabilia consisting of the newspaper clippings
and publicity materials surrounding the dedication ceremony of the college. The series also contains non-administrative Fifth
College materials documenting the naming of the ERC. Notable items include plans for the Pepper Canyon Bridge and landscape
designed by George Trakas. Arranged alphabetically.
Box 1, Folder 1
Administrative staff - Photograph
1988-1989
Box 1, Folder 4-6
Dedication ceremony - Clippings, memorabilia, and press kit
1994-1995
Oversize FB-349, Folder 3
Dedication ceremony - Poster
1995
Box 1, Folder 8
Miscellaneous - Other program ceremonies
1993-1995
Box 1, Folder 10
Naming - Certification document
1994 May
Box 1, Folder 11
Parent's Day - Photographs
1994
Box 1, Folder 12
Photographs for "Directions"
1992-1993
Box 1, Folder 14
Publicity materials
1992-1994
Oversize FB-349, Folder 2
Pepper Canyon Bridge Annual Report
1989
General
Includes elevations, plans, and variations.
Oversize MC-149, Folder 09
Pepper Canyon - Environmental landscape plan
1989
General
Blue line copy rendered by George Trakas.
Box 1, Folder 16
Welcome week - Photographs
1992
PUBLICATIONS
Scope and Content of Series
SERIES 2) PUBLICATIONS: Includes handbooks and newsletters produced by the Office of the Provost outlining new student orientation
and policies. Arranged alphabetically.
Box 1, Folder 17
Directions, 1988-89, 1991-92, 1992-93
Box 1, Folder 18
Fifth Dimension
1991-1994
Box 1, Folder 19
Freshman Summer Orientation Program, 1988, 1990-1991
Box 1, Folder 20
Parent's Newsletter
1991-1992
Box 1, Folder 21
Student Handbook Calendar, 1988-89, 1989-90
