Descriptive Summary
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Acquisition Information
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Administrative History
Scope and Content of Collection
Descriptive Summary
Languages:
English
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: Office of the Chancellor. Outgoing Correspondence
Identifier/Call Number: RSS 0002
Physical Description:
13.4 Linear feet
(21 archives boxes and 5 records cartons)
Date (inclusive): 1978-1994
Abstract: Outgoing correspondence (1978-1994) from the Office of the Chancellor arranged in chronological order.
Access
Restricted. Records may only be viewed by patrons with permission of the University Archivist.
Acquisition Information
Not Available
Preferred Citation
UC San Diego. Office of the Chancellor. Outgoing Correspondence, RSS 0002. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.
Publication Rights
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Administrative History
The Chancellor acts as head of administration and has general authority over the campus. He is responsible for setting up
the administrative structure and insuring that the various units function properly. He has specific delegated authority to
sign employment contracts of faculty and staff and to represent the University in public forums.
Herbert F. York was appointed first Chancellor of the University of California, San Diego, in 1961. He was followed by Chancellor
John S. Galbraith (1964-1968), Chancellor William J. McGill (1968-1970), Acting Chancellor Herbert F. York (1970-1972), Chancellor
William D. McElroy (1972-1980), Chancellor Richard C. Atkinson (1980-1995), and Chancellor Robert C. Dynes (1996-present).
Scope and Content of Collection
The OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE from the Office of the Chancellor is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the materials dates
from Chancellor Richard C. Atkinson's administration.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Universities and colleges -- California -- San Diego -- History
McElroy, William David, 1917-1999 -- Correspondence
Atkinson, Richard C. -- Correspondence
Caserio, Marjorie C. -- Correspondence
University of California, San Diego -- History -- Archives
Atkinson, Richard C.
University of California, San Diego. Office of the Chancellor -- Correspondence
University of California, San Diego -- Administration -- Archives