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Wittenburg, Florence (UCLA 1934). UCLA Scrapbooks. 1930-1941.
University Archives Record Series 634  
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  • Title: Wittenburg, Florence (UCLA 1934). UCLA Scrapbooks.
    Identifier/Call Number: University Archives Record Series 634
    Contributing Institution: UCLA Library Special Collections
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 0.4 linear ft. (1 box)
    Date: 1930-1941
    Abstract: Record Series 634 contains scrapbooks assembled by Florence Wittenburg (UCLA 1934). Scrapbooks document the university days of Florence Wittenburg (née Blackman) and, to a lesser extent, her younger sister Frances.
    Creator: Wittenburg, Florence (UCLA 1934)

    Access

    COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

    Publication Rights

    Copyright has not been assigned to the UCLA University Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from the records must be submitted in writing to the University Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the UCLA University Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Wittenburg, Florence (UCLA 1934). UCLA Scrapbooks (University Archives Record Series 634). UCLA Library Special Collections, University Archives.

    Biography/History

    Florence Wittenburg (née Blackman) (UCLA 1934) was the first co-ed appointed to the position of editor for any UCLA publication. Wittenburg served as editor for the award winning 1933-1934 Southern Campus (UCLA yearbook). Additionally, Wittenburg was appointed Honorary Co-ed Colonel of the ROTC at UCLA, and was heavily involved in both greek life and several theater productions.

    Scope and Content

    Record Series 634 contains scrapbooks assembled by Florence Wittenburg. Scrapbooks document the university days of Florence Wittenburg (née Blackman) and, to a lesser extent, her younger sister Frances. Materials include clippings, black and white photographs, telegrams, correspondence, and various UCLA-related and personal ephemera including a sorority pin, dried corsages, event invitations, programs, and ribbons. Topics including athletics, greek life and societies, theater, journalism, and engagements feature prominently.
    This is an inactive record series; no additional University records are expected to be added.

    UCLA Catalog Record ID

    UCLA Catalog Record ID: 3649267