Associated Students of the University of California, Berkeley records, 1893-2012

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Summary

Creators:
University of California, Berkeley. Associated Students
Abstract:
Contains the records of the Associated Students of the University of California, Berkeley from 1893-2012. Includes ASUC constitutions, executive office files, Student Advocate's Office files, senate bills, agendas, and resolutions, committee files, financial and budget materials, planning and renovation files, ASUC program files, and other material documenting student services, groups, and activities.
Extent:
152.75 linear feet (116 cartons, 5 flat boxes, 2 boxes, two films, two phonodiscs)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], [Associated Students of the University of California, Berkeley, records, CU-282], University Archives, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

Contains the records of the Associated Students of the University of California, Berkeley from 1893-2012. The majority of the collection includes ASUC numbered files organized and labeled by the association, including ASUC constitutions, executive office files, Student Advocate's Office files, senate bills, agendas, and resolutions, committee files, financial and budget materials, planning and renovation files, ASUC program files, and other material documenting student services, groups, and activities. A number of other ASUC committees and offices are represented, including the registration fee committee, ASUC Senate, and ASUC executive committee. The collection includes scrapbooks, photographs, and ephemera documenting student life and activities.

Biographical / historical:

The Associated Students of the University of California, Berkeley (ASUC) is the officially recognized students' association of the University of California, Berkeley. The ASUC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and is the largest and most autonomous students' association in the nation. Founded in 1887, the ASUC continues to operate separate from University governance. The ASUC controls funding for all ASUC-sponsored clubs and organizations, provides resources and student programming, oversees commercial activities and student services including the Cal Student Store and Lower Sproul Plaza in partnership with the ASUC Student Union, and advocates for students on a University, local, state, and national level.

Acquisition information:
Transferred in 2010 and on other unknown dates.
Processing information:

Processed by Jessica Tai in 2024. Materials were rehoused in archival boxes and described at the file level. Some materials have been retained in their original folders.

Arrangement:

Collection is organized into the following series: ASUC numbered files, ASUC general files, ASUC committees and offices, Handbooks and reports, and Scrapbooks, photographs, and ephemera. Materials within this collection primarily maintain the original physical organization found at time of acquisition. Some collection material have been rehoused based on housing needs.

Physical location:
Many Bancroft Library collections are stored off-site and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
DACS

Access and use

Restrictions:

Cartons 29, 44, 46, 49, 57, 58, 59, and 68 include restricted student and personnel information and are in sealed envelopes that are closed to researchers until the designated dates ranging from 2054-2067.

Original archival audiovisual media in carton 105 is restricted from playback due to fragility. Inquire with Bancroft Public Services regarding the creation of reading room viewing copies of audiovisual items.

Terms of access:

Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For additional information about the University of California, Berkeley Library's permissions policy please see: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/about/permissions-policies

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], [Associated Students of the University of California, Berkeley, records, CU-282], University Archives, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, University Archives, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
(510) 642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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