UC San Diego. Office of the Chancellor. Outgoing Correspondence, 1978-1994

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Office of the Chancellor. Outgoing Correspondence
Dates:
1978-1994
Abstract:
Outgoing correspondence (1978-1994) from the Office of the Chancellor arranged in chronological order.
Extent:
13.4 Linear feet (21 archives boxes and 5 records cartons)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

UC San Diego. Office of the Chancellor. Outgoing Correspondence, RSS 0002. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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).

Acquisition information:
Not Available
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections Archives, UC San Diego
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-06-04 14:01:04 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Restricted. Records may only be viewed by patrons with permission of the University Archivist.

Terms of access:

Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.

Preferred citation:

UC San Diego. Office of the Chancellor. Outgoing Correspondence, RSS 0002. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Location of this collection:
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0175
La Jolla, CA 92093-0175, US
Contact:
(858) 534-2533