Pepperdine Bible Lectures Collection, 1943-2014

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Summary

Abstract:
The Pepperdine University Bible Lectures collection includes paper materials (including programs, correspondence, and other items) and audio recordings taken during Pepperdine Bible Lectures held in Los Angeles (beginning in 1943) and Malibu (beginning in 1973).
Extent:
48.96 Linear Feet (57 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Pepperdine Bible Lectures collection, Collection no. 0060, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains programs, correspondence, schedules, invitations, audio recordings (on audiocassette and CD), and other materials related to annual Pepperdine Bible Lectures. Paper materials date from 1943 to 2014, audio materials date from 1971 to 2012, and materials will be added after each completed Bible Lecture program.

Biographical / historical:

The Pepperdine University Bible Lectures, coordinated by the Office of Church Relations, began in January 1943 and were modeled after similar programs at Abilene Christian University, David Lipscomb University, and Harding University. Lectures have been held annually in the spring since 1943 (with the exception of 1957). In addition to the spring lectures, summer lectures were held from 1958 to 1967, but were discontinued after summer attendance began to decline. During the time of largest popularity in the 1960s, the keynote speeches were held at the Shrine Auditorium and Los Angeles Sports Arena while the other programs were still held at the Los Angeles campus. After the Pepperdine University campus in Malibu opened for the 1972-1973 school year, the lectures were held for the first time in Malibu in 1973 and have been held in Malibu since then.

Acquisition information:
Most materials were collected from the University Archives files and audiovisual collection. Other audio recordings were given to the University Archives, such as the 2011 and 2012 recordings given by the Pepperdine University Office of Church Relations. Some photographs and ephemera formerly owned by Melvin Weldon were donated by Mark Weldon in December, 2012.
Processing information:

The collection was arranged and described by Jamie Henricks and Jessica Geiser in August, 2012.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in the following two series:

Series 1: Lectureship Files Series 2: Audiovisual Materials

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 Bible Lectures collection, Collection no. 0060, 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
specialcollections@pepperdine.edu
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