Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- University of San Diego
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of Honors Convocation invitations, programs, planning materials, and correspondence for the University of San Diego Honors Convocation.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, Honors Convocation records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Records dating 1961 to 1996 include Honors Convocation invitations and programs as well as planning materials for the Convocation, correspondence regarding award recipients, and copies of letters sent recipients. Also included are some materials regarding the Kappa Gamma Pi St. Catherine Medal award. After 1996, records solely include the Convocation program. Years 2004 and 2010 are currently missing from these records.
- Biographical / historical:
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The University of San Diego Honors Convocation began as an awards ceremony in the College for Women to recognize student achievement. Along with the merging of the College for Women and College for Men came the merging of the Honors Convocation. The ceremony honored student achievement with awards going to students with the highest scholastic average, students ranking in the top 10% of their class, departmental honors, certificates, and scholarships.
- Processing information:
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This collection was processed by Ashley Toutain in 2017.
- Arrangement:
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These records are arranged in chronological order.
- Physical description:
- 2 boxes, (1.5 linear feet)
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
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awards
convocations
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The majority of this collection is open for research. Some materials have been restricted due to FERPA regulation.
- Preferred citation:
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[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, Honors Convocation records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.
- Location of this collection:
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5998 Alcalá ParkSan Diego, CA 92110 2492, US
- Contact:
- (619) 260-2730