UC San Diego. Revelle College. Office of the Provost records, 1965-2025 (bulk 1965-1998)

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Summary

Creators:
Revelle College
Abstract:
The records of Revelle College, the first established college at UCSD, contain published materials produced by the Office of the Provost. The publications, including commencement programs, newsletters, and handbooks were produced as informational and educational brochures for current and/or prospective students, and their parents. Additionally, the records contain miscellaneous photographs and event video.
Extent:
0.4 Linear feet (1 archives box and 1 oversize folder) and 15.4 GB of digital files
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

UC San Diego. Revelle College. Office of the Provost records, RSS 1110. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Background

Scope and content:

SERIES 1: PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS

The PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS series contains images of events including the dedication of the Richard Fleischner sculpture "La Jolla Project" and a Founder's luncheon with Roger Revelle and Clark Kerr. Additionally, this series contains a digital video recording of an event hosted as part of the 60th Anniversary of Revelle College.

SERIES 2: PUBLICATIONS

The PUBLICATIONS, arranged alphabetically, were produced by the Office of the Provost and represent informational brochures for new and current students about topics such as student residence hall conduct and quarterly term calendars. The series also includes commencement programs from 1968-1992.

Biographical / historical:

Revelle College, named after oceanographer and founder Roger Revelle in 1964, was the first college established at UCSD. The first provost of Revelle College was Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine chemist Edward D. Goldberg. The college is known for emphasizing well-rounded general education requirements, ensuring that students graduating from the college experience a wide array of subjects. Revelle College is also known for the annual Watermelon Drop event, started in 1965, which announces and celebrates the end of the Spring Quarter.

Acquisition information:
Acquired 2004, 2025
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Preferred citation:

UC San Diego. Revelle College. Office of the Provost records, RSS 1110. 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
spcoll@ucsd.edu
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