The Finding Aid of the Pepperdine University Great Issues Records 0124

Lindsey Sommer, Katie Richardson, and Kelsey Knox

Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.

February 2014

24255 Pacific Coast Highway

Malibu, CA, 90263-4786

kelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu

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

Language of Material: English

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

Title: Pepperdine University Great Issues Records

Identifier/Call Number: 0124

Physical Description: 1.68 Linear Feet (4 boxes plus 1 oversize item)

Date (inclusive): 1970-1987

Abstract: The collection contains printed materials, photographs, negatives, and audiocassettes from the Great Issues Series at Pepperdine from 1970 through 1987. Themes addressed in speaker presentations focused on pressing issues of the time, primarily in the areas of policy and economics. Speakers included individuals known in their fields, many of which later went on to play important roles in government or policy.

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], Pepperdine University Great Issues Records, Collection no. 0124, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials were gathered from the University Archives files.

Historical note

The Great Issues Series was a community service program at Pepperdine University. This series was an outgrowth of the successful Forum, begun in 1958. Delivered by prominent experts in fields such as economics, public policy and history, topics addressed pressing problems such as inflation, international relations, and business. The goal of the series was to provide a means by which Los Angeles residents and Pepperdine affiliates could remain abreast of issues important to the times. Running from 1970 through 1987, the series brought numerous experts known on both a national and international level to Los Angeles, including Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz, Pierre Andre Rinfret, economic advisor to President Nixon, and historian Russell Kirk.

Scope and Content

The materials in the collection include textual items, photographs, negatives, and audiocassettes created for Great Issues events sponsored by Pepperdine University. Covering 1970 through 1987, a majority of the materials are textual, which were printed for lectures, lunches, seminars and other events. Additional printed materials include speech transcripts, speaker schedules, and series announcements advertising prominent speakers. The photographs and negatives document specific Great Issues events, and the audiocassettes are of select speeches.

Arrangement

The collection is organized into the following series: 1. Printed Materials; 2. Photographs and Negatives; and 3. Audiovisual Materials. Series are arranged chronologically by date.

Related Archival Materials

M. Norvel and Helen Young Papers, Collection no. 0014, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Pepperdine College Freedom Forum Records, Collection no. 0088, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University Office of Public Affairs Records, Collection no. 0065, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Pepperdine University Speeches Collection, Collection no. 0040, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

The Roots of American Order Television Adaptation Proposal, Collection no. 0038, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

William S. Banowsky Papers, Collection no. 0002, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Processing Information note

The collection was arranged and described by Lindsey Sommer under the supervision of Katie Richardson in February, 2014. It was updated by Kelsey Knox in June, 2015.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Photographs

Programs

Audiocassettes

Universities and colleges -- California -- History

United States -- Politics and government

United States -- Foreign relations

Los Angeles (Calif.) -- History

Malibu (Calif.) -- History

Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 20th century

Education, Higher -- California

Articles

Clippings

Photography -- Negatives