Register of the Charles H. Graves Image Collection

Mandeville Special Collections Library

The UCSD Libraries

9500 Gilman Drive

University of California, San Diego

La Jolla, California 92093-0175

Phone: (858) 534-2533

Fax: (858) 534-5950

URL: http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/

Descriptive Summary

Creator: Graves, Charles H.

Title: Charles H. Graves Image Collection,

Date (inclusive): 1963 - 1967

Extent: 0.50 linear feet (2 archives boxes)

Abstract: A 35mm color slide show and 16mm color film documentary of the early history (1963-1967) of the University of California, San Diego, created by Charles Graves. The two formats were photographed nearly simultaneously and include the construction and dedication of Revelle College, social and political activities of the first undergraduate class, the first Watermelon Drop, and the inauguration of John Galbraith, UCSD's second chancellor. The images also document the natatorium construction, Camp Matthews and the dedication of Bonner Hall. The film version has been reformatted to VHS videotape. The collection is arranged in two series: 1) SLIDES and 2) FILMS.

Repository: University of California, San Diego. Geisel Library. Mandeville Special Collections Library.

La Jolla, California 92093-0175

Collection number: MSS 0303

Language of Material: Collection materials in English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Acquisition Information

Not Available

Preferred Citation

Charles H. Graves Image Collection, MSS 0303. Mandeville Special Collections Library, UCSD.

Publication Rights

Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.

Biography

Charles Graves, a physician from La Jolla, California, photographed the early development of UCSD.

Scope and Content of Collection

Charles Graves's photographic documentary of early UCSD history (1963-1967) entitled UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO: THE BEGINNING documents the construction of Revelle College buildings, campus events and activities of the first undergraduate class. The collection is arranged in two series: 1) SLIDES and 2) FILMS. The slides and film were made simultaneously and record the same subjects.

SERIES 1: SLIDES

The 35mm color slides document the construction and dedication of Revelle College, the dedication of Bonner Hall and student activities including elections, the student senate and the first Watermelon Drop. Also depicted are Camp Matthews buildings and the inauguration of the second UCSD chancellor John S. Galbraith on November 5, 1965. The slides are organized in groups to represent the four slide trays in which they were originally housed. Graves's manuscript notes precede the slides and his descriptions are included in each folder heading.

SERIES 2: FILMS

The 16 mm color films document the same subjects as the slide show and have been reformatted to VHS videotape. Also included are film clips not used in the edited reels.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects

Galbraith, John S. -- Inauguration

University of California, San Diego -- History -- Pictorial works

University of California, San Diego -- Students -- Pictorial works

University of California, San Diego -- Students -- Political activity

Revelle College -- Buildings -- Pictorial works

University of California, San Diego -- Buildings -- Pictorial works

University of California, San Diego -- Office of the Chancellor -- Inauguration

Collection Contents

SLIDES

box 1, folder 1

List of subjects 1964 - 1967

Note

Holograph list of subjects for slide show and/or films.

box 1, folder 2

Group 1 1964

Note

The La Jolla land First construction First student elections Constitutional convention Student fun Tennis anyone? First and only bus Dr. Forbes, Physical Education plans

box 1, folder 3

Group 2 1965 - 1966

Note

Freshmen register First class plants a tree Tree one year later Construction goes forward Revelle College dedicated Watermelon Drop The Queen

box 1, folder 4

Group 3 1965 - 1967

Note

Bonner Hall dedicated Students Pedestrian bridge over H101 dedicated Camp Matthews Chancellor John S. Galbraith, inauguration, 11/5/65 Student elections, 1965 More construction Howard Warshaw mural Ye Ol Swimin Hole begins (construction of natatorium)

box 1, folder 5

Group 4 1965

Note

Student Senate - 1965 The first office crew More construction

FILMS

box 1, folder 6

Reel #1

Note

Aerial views of UCSD Freshman welcome Constitution Convention Student elections

box 1, folder 7

Reel #2

Note

Watermelon Drop Tree planting Student Senate

box 1, folder 8

Reel #3

Note

Revelle College Chancellor John S. Galbraith, inauguration, 11/5/65 Howard Warshaw mural Camp Matthews buildings Natatorium construction Construction

box 2, folder 1

VHS version of reels 1-3

Note

Color, no sound. 29 min.

box 2, folder 2

Film clips 1965 - 1966

Note

Bonner Hall sign, 5/65 Chancellor John S. Galbraith, 11/5/65 Senate meeting Freshman tree, 1st year

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