Pepperdine University Performing and Fine Arts Collection, 1937-2015

Collection context

Summary

Abstract:
The Pepperdine University Performing and Fine Arts collection contains materials related to music, theater, and art events and activities held on Pepperdine campuses. Items in the collection include brochures, programs, event invitations, photographs, and audiovisual recordings ranging from 1937 to 2014.
Extent:
7.53 Linear Feet (12 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Pepperdine University Performing and Fine Arts Collection, Collection no. 0081, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists mainly of programs, brochures, posters and invitations to performing and fine arts events, exhibits, and student group events held or organized at various Pepperdine campuses from 1937 to 2014. Also included in the collection are photographs, audiocassettes, CDs, vinyl records, and VHS recordings of specific events and student groups. Some student group events and activities represented include Dance in Flight, Pepperdine's radio station, Songfest, the Singing Travelers, and Won by One.

Acquisition information:
Materials were collected from the University Archives files.
Processing information:

The collection was arranged and described by Jessica Geiser and Jamie Henricks in February, 2013. The finding aid was updated by Katie Richardson and Kelsey Knox in June, 2015.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into the following series:

1. Fine Arts Division; 2. Sponsored Events; and 3. Student Groups and Activities.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Pepperdine University Performing and Fine Arts Collection, Collection no. 0081, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Location of this collection:
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4786, US
Contact:
(310) 506-4323