The Finding Aid of the Pepperdine University Convocations, Founder's Day and Presidential Inaugurations collection
0072
Finding aid prepared by Jessica Geiser, Jamie Henricks, and Lindsey Gant
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.
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA, 90263-4786
(310) 506-4434
specialcollections@pepperdine.edu
January 2013
Title: Pepperdine University Convocations, Founder's Day and Presidential Inaugurations collection
Identifier/Call Number: 0072
Contributing Institution:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Physical Description:
2.94 linear feet
(4 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1958-2006
Abstract: The collection documents convocation programs at Pepperdine, annual Founder's Day ceremonies, and the inaugurations of Pepperdine
presidents. Materials include programs, invitations, speech transcripts, general information, photographs, and audio and video
recordings of particular events. Items in the collection range from 1958 to 2006.
Location note: Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Language of Materials: 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], Pepperdine University Convocations, Founder's Day and Presidential Inaugurations collection, Collection
no. 0072, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials were collected from the University Archives files.
Historical note
From its beginning, Pepperdine has included regular assemblies where students gather to worship, hear engaging speakers encourage
and challenge them with God's word, and learn more about how they can make a difference in this world. Chapel and convocation
programs are the contemporary connection to this integral aspect of Pepperdine's Christian mission. All Seaver undergraduate
students are required to attend the equivalent of one convocation program each week.
Founder's Day is a specific type of convocation meant to serve as the opening celebration of the new academic year, and also
allows students, faculty, staff and alumni an opportunity to look back on the humble beginnings of the university.The first
Founder's Day convocation of George Pepperdine College took place on October 5, 1964, on the original Los Angeles campus,
27 years after the college opened and two years after Mr. Pepperdine's 1962 passing. The tradition continues each year on
the Malibu campus of Pepperdine University, commemorated on the Wednesday closest to September 21 in honor of the college's
historic 1937 day of dedication.
Historical information on convocation taken from the Pepperdine University website. Information on Founder's Day was taken
from the 2012 Founder's Day program.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of items related to Founder's Day celebrations, general convocations, and presidential inaugurations.
Materials in the collection include programs, invitations, speech transcripts, general information, photographs, and audio
and video recordings of particular events. Items in the collection range from 1958 to 2006.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into the following three series:
- Series 1: Founder's Day
- Series 2: General Convocations
- Series 3: Presidential Inaugurations
Related Archival Materials
More information on Pepperdine presidents and their inaugurations may be found in their personal collections (the Andrew Benton
papers, the David Davenport papers, the Howard A. White papers, and the M. Norvel and Helen Young papers.) Speeches from some
of these events may be found in the Pepperdine University Speeches collection.
Processing Information note
The collection was arranged and described by Jessica Geiser and Jamie Henricks in January, 2013. A folder list was added
by Lindsey Gant in January, 2013.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Benton, Andrew K.
Davenport, David, 1950-
Pepperdine College.
Pepperdine University.
White, Howard A. (Howard Ashley), 1913-
Young, M. Norvel (Matt Norvel), 1915-
Audiocassettes
Christian universities and colleges--United States--History
College presidents--California--Malibu
Compact discs
Invitation cards
Photographs
Programs
Speeches, addresses, etc., American--United States
Universities and colleges--California--Malibu--History
Videocassettes
Box 1,3,4
Series 1:
Founder's Day
1964-2006
Scope and Content
The series contains materials related to Founder's Day celebrations held annually at Pepperdine. Materials in the collection
include convocation programs, dinner programs, invitations, a booklet called
On This Book My Country Is Built reprinted by Helen Pepperdine and handed out at the 1977 celebration, correspondence, and a script for the 2006 ceremony.
Also included are audiocassette and video recordings (on VHS and DV) of a number of convocations. Materials in the series
range from 1964 to 2006.
Box 1
Convocation Programs
1964-1965; 1967-1979; 1987-2005; 2008-2009; 2011-2012
Physical Description:
(2 folders)
Box 1
Dinner Programs
1970; 1972-1973; 1976
Box 1
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
1977-2006
Scope and Content
On This Book My Country is Built - Booklet by Francis Carr Stifler reprinted by Helen Pepperdine and handed out at Founder's Day, 1977 (Oct. 5)
Invitation form and planning e-mails - 1999
Dr. Smythe's materials (a detailed program script for the 2005 Founder's Day Convocation, and handwritten notes for Smythe's
personal history introduction to the reading of George Pepperdine's 1937 original dedicatory address) - 2006
Box 1
Photographs
1970s-1980s,
2003
Box 3, Box 4
Audiovisual Materials
1973-2002
Arrangement
The audiovisual materials are organized chronologically.
Box 3
Founder's Day Convocation
1973
Physical Description:
(2 Audiocassettes)
Box 3
Founder's Day Convocation: Bob Thomas
ca. 1975
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Founder's Day Convocation
1975
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Founder's Day Dinner
1975
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Founder's Day Convocation: Dr. John Nicks
ca. 1979
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
42nd Founder's Day Convocation
1979
Physical Description:
(2 Audiocassettes)
Box 3
50th Anniversary Associates Dinner
1987
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
50th Anniversary Church Service
1987
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
50th Anniversary Convocation
1987
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Founder's Day Church Service
1988 September 18
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
51st Founder's Day Convocation
1988 September 19
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Founder's Day Convocation
1989 September 18
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Founder's Day Convocation
1991 September 23
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Founder's Day Convocation
1992 September 21
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Founder's Day Convocation
1993 September 27
Physical Description:
(2 Audiocassettes)
Box 4
Founder's Day Convocation with Dr. Womack and Dr. David Davenport
1994 September
Physical Description:
(2 Videocassettes)
Box 4
Founder's Day Convocation with James Hahn
1995 September 18
Physical Description:
(1 Videocassette)
Box 4
Founder's Day
1997 September 29
Physical Description:
(1 Videocassette)
Box 4
Founder's Day: An Historical Perspective
1997 September 29
Physical Description:
(1 Videocassette)
Box 4
Founder's Day Convocation
2000 September 20
Physical Description:
(1 Videocassette)
Box 4
Founder's Day Convocation
2002 September 11
Physical Description:
(1 DVCAM and 2 Audiocassettes)
Box 1-4
Series 2:
General Convocations
1976-2001
Scope and Content
The series contains materials related to the general series of convocations held year-round at Pepperdine. Items include semester
schedules, advertisements for individual convocations, attendance policies, memorandums to staff and faculty, and photographs.
Also included are audiocasette and video (VHS and Beta) recordings of individual convocations. Materials in the series range
from 1976 to 2001.
Box 1
Convocation Schedules
1978-2001
Box 1
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
1970s-2000s
Box 3, Box 4
Audiovisual Materials
1979-1999
Box 3
Convocation: Dr. John Klotz
1979 January 10
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Dr. Coles
ca. 1979 February 12
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation
ca. 1979 September 9
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Ed Meese
ca. 1979 October 28
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Jaime Escalante
1991 November 11
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Bart Campolo
1992 February 15
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Meadowlark Lemon
1992 April 27
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Martin Luther King 3rd
1995 January 9
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: "Celebration of Life"
1995 September 25
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Radical Christianity
1996 November 25
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: D. Love of Pepperdine
1997 January 6
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Jeff Walling
1997 January 13
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 4
Convocation: "Restoring America's Values" with Dennis Pager
1997 January 27
Physical Description:
(1 Videocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: "Registering American Values" with Dennis Prager
1997 January 27
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 4
Convocation: "Happy Days, Dark Nights" with Jack Campbell
1997 March 3
Physical Description:
(1 Videocassette)
Box 4
Convocation: "The Idea of a Christian University" with David Davenport
1999 September 7
Physical Description:
(2 Videocassettes)
Box 3
Convocation: Tony Ash
1980 February 13
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Wednesday Convocation: Robert Short
1980 March 12
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Dr. Howard White
1981 March 4
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Art Linkletter
1983 February 14
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Ronald Reagan
1989 March 6
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Senator
1991 February 11
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation
1991 September 9
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Wooden
1993 March 29
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: A.C. Green
1993 September 13
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation
1993 October 4
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Choir Group
1995 January 8
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Dave Lippman
1995 March 6
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Christopher Nance
1995 September 11
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Terry Waite
1995 October 16
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Choir Group
1995 November 6
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: Lorenzo Romar
1996 October 14
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: M.A.D.D.
1996 October 21
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: "Won by One"
1996 October 28
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: "Rock the Vote"
1996 November 4
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: "More Alike Than Different"
1996 November 11
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 3
Convocation: "Virtues For a Virtual World" by Dr. David Davenport
1996 November 11
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 4
Christmas Convocation
1996 December 2
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 4
Convocation: "The Ryan Campbell Story"
1997 February 24
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 4
Convocation: Billy Mills
1998 February 18
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 4
Convocation: "I Never Saw a Butterfly at the Holocaust"
1998 April 1
Physical Description:
(1 Audiocassette)
Box 2-4
Series 3:
Presidential Inaugurations
1958-2000
Scope and Content
The series contain materials related to a number of inauguration ceremonies for Pepperdine presidents. Items include invitations,
response cards, tickets, parking passes, programs, schedules, inaugural address transcripts, and newspaper articles. Also
included for certain ceremonies are audio or video recordings. Materials in the series range from 1958 to 2000.
Box 2, Box 4
Benton, Andrew
2000
Scope and Content
The file includes printed material such as invitations, programs, and the inauguration address given by Benton; audiovisual
materials such as two CDs of the choir and orchestra concerts at the inauguration; nine videocassettes of President Andy Benton's
inauguration speech and the inauguration worship service; and one videocassette from Andy Benton's presidential announcement
assembly.
Box 2
Davenport, David
1985
Scope and Content
The file includes printed material such as newspaper articles, invitations, response cards, the inaugural address, and programs
for the David Davenport inauguration.
Box 2, Box 4
White, Howard A.
1978
Scope and Content
The file includes printed material such as programs and speeches, as well as, audiovisual materials including two audiocassettes
for the Howard White inauguration convocation.
Box 2
Young, M. Norvel
1958
Scope and Content
The file includes printed material such as one invitation for the Norvel Young inauguration.
