Office of Ceremonies and Special Events Collection, 1922-2019

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Summary

Creators:
University of California, Davis. Library. Department of Special Collections
Abstract:
The Office of Ceremonies and Special Events collection contains materials related to UC Davis campus ceremonies, dedications, lectures, programs, and receptions. Also included are meeting minutes for the Committee on Public Ceremonies (1947-1973).
Extent:
7.2 linear feet
Language:
English and Collection materials in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], AR-163, Office of Ceremonies and Special Events Collection, Archives and Special Collections, UC Davis Library, University of California, Davis.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains materials related to campus ceremonies, dedications, lectures, programs, and receptions. Also included are meeting minutes for the Committee on Public Ceremonies.

Biographical / historical:

The Office of Ceremonies and Special Events has been formerly known as Campus Services and Ceremonies as well as Visitor Services and Ceremonies. Circa 1947-1973, there was a Committee on Public Ceremonies which was later renamed the On Campus Public Programs Advisory Committee.

In 2011, the Office of Ceremonies & Special Events became a unit within the Office of the Chancellor. Prior to this, the unit had reported to the Vice Chancellor of University Relations.

Processing information:

Sara Gunasekara processed this collection with assistance from student employee Michele Ko.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in three series: 1. Davis campus events, 2. Events at other campuses, and 3. Memorabilia.

Physical location:
Researchers should contact Archives and Special Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], AR-163, Office of Ceremonies and Special Events Collection, Archives and Special Collections, UC Davis Library, University of California, Davis.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library
100 NW Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292, US
Contact:
(530) 752-1621
speccoll@ucdavis.edu
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