Philip L. Boyd Papers
Finding aid prepared by Eric Milenkiewicz, Archives Assistant.
Special Collections & University Archives
The UCR Library
P.O. Box 5900
University of California
Riverside, California 92517-5900
Phone: 951-827-3233
Fax: 951-827-4673
Email: specialcollections@ucr.edu
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The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Philip L. Boyd papers
Date (inclusive): 1925-1974, undated
Date (bulk): 1950-1970
Collection Number: UA 079
Creator:
Boyd, Philip L.
Extent:
2.67 linear feet
(4 boxes)
Repository:
Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.
Abstract: The Philip L Boyd papers contain materials related to the establishment and subsequent construction of the University of California,
Riverside. The collection primarily consists of correspondence between former University of California Regent, Philip L. Boyd,
and those individuals responsible for the development of the Riverside campus. Correspondents include members of the California
legislature, community leaders, and university officials including Richard M. Nixon, Ronald Reagan, James H. Corley, and Robert
G. Sproul. In addition to correspondence this collection also contains newspaper clippings, architectural plans, and photographs
regarding campus development.
Languages: The collection is in English.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
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Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [date if possible]. Philip L. Boyd Papers Collection (UA 079). Special Collections & University
Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Acquisition Information
Portions of the Philip L. Boyd papers were acquired in 1989. Acquisition information regarding the remainder of this collection
is unavailable.
Processing History
Processed by Juliana Schouest, 2008.
Biographical Note
Philip L. Boyd was born on October 8th, 1900 in Richmond, Indiana. He attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana and
received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1922. He served as the manager of Bank of America's Palm Springs, California branch
from 1929-1930. Boyd was elected as the first Mayor of Palm Springs in 1938, a position he held until 1942. From 1945-1949
Boyd served on the California State Assembly and later became an active member of the Riverside Citizens University Committee.
Boyd was instrumental in the establishment of the University of California, Riverside and in 1957 he was appointed to the
UC Board of Regents where he remained until his resignation in 1970. Throughout the years Boyd preserved his close ties to
UC Riverside and later donated land in Deep Canyon to the campus. This land, which later became the Philip L. Boyd Desert
Research Center, is a 16,301 acre reserve that is part of the University of California Natural Reserve System. Philip L Boyd
passed away on September 16th, 1989 at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage at the age of 88.
Chronology
1900 |
Philip L. Boyd was born on October 8th in Richmond, Indiana. |
1926 |
Boyd was married to Dorothy Burrough Marmon on March 10th. |
1938 |
Boyd became the first Mayor of Palm Springs. |
1945 |
Boyd was elected to the California State Assembly. |
1957 |
Boyd was appointed as a Regent of the University of California. |
1966 |
Boyd and his wife donated funds to help build the carillon tower at the University of California, Riverside. |
1970 |
Boyd resigned as a Regent of the University of California. |
1989 |
Philip L. Boyd died on September 16th. |
Collection Scope and Contents
The Philip L Boyd papers contain materials related to the establishment and subsequent construction of the University of California,
Riverside. The collection primarily consists of correspondence between former University of California Regent, Philip L. Boyd,
and those individuals responsible for the development of the Riverside campus. Correspondents include members of the California
legislature, community leaders, and university officials including Richard M. Nixon, Ronald Reagan, James H. Corley, and Robert
G. Sproul. In addition to correspondence this collection also contains newspaper clippings, architectural plans, and photographs
regarding campus development.
Collection Arrangement
In processing this collection, documents were retained in their original order. As a result, some items may not directly relate
to the series that they are contained in. Some file folders contain original item-level listings that may be useful in determining
their contents. These lists have not been checked for accuracy and often times display file folder number designations inconsistent
with the system currently in place.
This collection is organized into five series:
- Series 1. Ephemera, 1974, undated
- Series 2. Public service, 1951-1971, undated
- Series 3. University of California, Riverside development, 1925-1974, undated
- Series 4. University of California, Riverside funding, 1949-1973, undated
- Series 5. University of California, Riverside land acquisition, 1956-1969, undated
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the
library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Citizens University Committee
Sproul, Robert Gordon, 1891-1975
University of California, Riverside
Corley, James H., 1904-
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Reagan, Ronald
Genres and Forms of Materials
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence
Documents
Series 1. Ephemera
1974, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series contains artifacts that were donated as part of the collection.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically.
Box 4
Briefcase of Philip L. Boyd
undated
Box 4
Framed certificate from the University of California, Riverside honoring Philip L. Boyd for his contribution of the 750,000th
volume to the University Library (two copies)
1974
Series 2. Public service
1951-1971, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondence regarding Philip L. Boyd's public service involvement. Correspondence with Ronald Reagan
and Richard M. Nixon on issues related to the University of California are included.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged chronologically.
Box 3, Folder 11
Correspondence regarding a site visit to Riverside, California by Senator Bill Knowland arranged by the Citizens University
Committee
1951-1952, undated
Box 3, Folder 14
Correspondence regarding the Citizens University Committee and the effect of the UC Riverside campus on the surrounding community
1953, undated
Box 2, Folder 6
Correspondence concerning political attacks on faculty members as well as interview questions for Philip L. Boyd from Myra
S. Pollard
1956, undated
Box 3, Folder 15
Correspondence with Richard M. Nixon regarding Proposition 1-A and the issue of subversives speaking at state-supported universities.
1962
Box 1, Folder 8
Correspondence between Philip L. Boyd and Ronald Reagan regarding the University of California
1968-1971
Series 3. University of California, Riverside development
1925-1974, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series contains papers, correspondence, and other material regarding the development of the University of California,
Riverside campus.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged chronologically.
Box 2, Folder 13
Correspondence and other material on a variety of campus related topics including the proposal for the formation of the International
Dry-Lands Research Institute at UC Riverside
1925-1965, undated
Box 3, Folder 1
Correspondence and other material regarding the construction and establishment of UC Riverside
1947-1948, undated
Box 3, Folder 3
Progress report from the Citizens University Committee titled "The University of California at Riverside: A Report of Progress"
and Bills from the California Legislature
1949
Box 1, Folder 5
Newspaper clippings regarding Gordon Watkins and the architectural plan for UC Riverside
1949, undated
Box 3, Folder 5
Correspondence and other material regarding the status of UC Riverside's development
1949, undated
Box 3, Folder 8
Correspondence and other material regarding land use on the UC Riverside campus and surrounding areas
1949, undated
Box 3, Folder 2
Newspaper clippings regarding the construction and establishment of UC Riverside as well as photographs of Philip L. Boyd's
residence
1949-1950, undated
Box 3, Folder 9
Correspondence regarding campus construction plans and on-campus housing projects
1949-1950, undated
Box 1, Folder 3
Papers from the Citizens University Committee regarding the establishment of UC Riverside, newspaper clippings regarding the
campus, and materials related to the establishment of on-campus housing
1949-1969, undated
Box 1, Folder 6
Papers regarding the Citizens University Committee's effort to establish the UC Riverside campus
1949-1974, undated
Box 3, Folder 10
Correspondence and other material regarding campus construction plans and limiting liquor licenses in vicinity of UC Riverside
1951, undated
Box 3, Folder 12
Correspondence regarding United States government approval and allocation of steel during the Korean War for the construction
of UC Riverside
1952, undated
Box 3, Folder 13
Correspondence regarding the approval of steel for UC Riverside and the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of buildings
1952, undated
Box 2, Folder 7
Correspondence and other material regarding campus growth
1957, undated
Box 1, Folder 1
Papers regarding the development of UC Riverside
1957-1970, undated
Box 2, Folder 8
Papers regarding campus architecture and growth
1958, undated
Box 2, Folder 10
Correspondence regarding campus landscaping plans and land acquisition
1959, undated
Box 2, Folder 9
Correspondence and other material regarding the future architectural and landscaping plans for campus
1959, undated
Box 2, Folder 2
Correspondence regarding campus design and architecture including Ruth Shellhorn's resignation as consulting architect
1964-1966, undated
Box 2, Folder 5
Correspondence and other material regarding the establishment of a School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Riverside
1966, undated
Box 2, Folder 1
Photograph and other material regarding the University House and Chancellor's residence
undated
Series 4. University of California, Riverside funding
1949-1973, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondence and other material regarding the funding acquired for the construction of the University
of California, Riverside campus.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged chronologically.
Box 3, Folder 7
Correspondence regarding appropriation of funds for the construction of UC Riverside
1949, undated
Box 3, Folder 6
Correspondence regarding appropriation of funds for the construction of UC Riverside
1949, undated
Box 3, Folder 4
Correspondence and other material regarding the funding and progress of the UC Riverside campus
1949, undated
Box 1, Folder 7
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other material regarding donations made to UC Riverside
1950-1970
Box 1, Folder 2
Correspondence and other material regarding the Clara R. Brouse Fund of the Riverside Foundation
1961-1970, undated
Box 2, Folder 11
Correspondence and other material regarding campus donations and enrollment
1963, undated
Box 1, Folder 4
Correspondence and other material from the Citizens University Committee regarding the Thomas Gore Memorial Panel Fund
1967-1973, undated
Series 5. University of California, Riverside land acquisition
1956-1969, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondence and other material regarding the acquisition of land for the University of California,
Riverside.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged chronologically.
Box 2, Folder 3
Correspondence and other material regarding UC Riverside land acquisition and the use of on-campus agricultural land
1956-1966, undated
Box 2, Folder 4
Correspondence regarding the acquisition of the Harry James and Wass-Snyder properties
1965-1966, undated
Box 2, Folder 12
Papers regarding campus land acquisition for UC Riverside
1969, undated