Arthur E. Nelson papers, 1959-2003, undated, bulk 1964-1984

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Summary

Creators:
Arthur E. Nelson
Abstract:
This collection contains memorandums, correspondence, bulletins, minutes, administrative records, and other materials pertaining to California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) from the mid 1960s through the early 2000s. Materials were collected by Arthur E. Nelson, the first College Librarian at CSUSB, and provide a snapshot into the early history of the university.
Extent:
18.0 Linear Feet (9 file cabinet drawers)
Language:
The collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Arthur E. Nelson papers (UA 006). John M. Pfau Library. Special Collections & University Archives. California State University, San Bernardino.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains memorandums, correspondence, bulletins, minutes, administrative records, and other materials pertaining to California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) that were collected by Arthur E. Nelson, the first College Librarian at CSUSB. The included materials date back to the mid-1960s when the university was known as California State College, San Bernardino (C.S.C.S.B) and continues through 2003. Coverage includes the university's administration, academic and faculty senates, academic and non-academic departments, president's office, library, faculty, students, and alumni providing a snapshot into the early history of the university from the 1960s through 1980s.

Biographical / historical:

Arthur E. Nelson was appointed the first College Librarian at CSUSB on April 1, 1963. Nelson's title was later changed to Library Director in 1972, a post he would hold until March 31, 1988 when he returned to the ranks as Librarian. As the longest tenured library director in the California State University system, Nelson oversaw the growth of the CSUSB library for more than two decades and was instrumental in building the library's initial 50,000 volume collection. He was also responsible for establishing this collection of materials which would serve as a starting point for the University Archives which were later named in his honor. Nelson fully retired from the university in 1991 and later passed away on September 25, 2003 at the age of 76.

Acquisition information:
This collection was compiled by Arthur E. Nelson, the first College Librarian at CSUSB, from 1963-2003.
Processing information:

This collection was processed by Eric Milenkiewicz, University Archivist, with assistance from Olivia Willhide-James, Student Assistant (2023).

Arrangement:

The original order of this collection was maintained and the originally assigned file identifiers and descriptions were used. Materials are arranged by file identifier into the following nine series:

  • Series 1: Identifiers A1 - C34, 1962-1983, undated.
  • Series 2: Identifiers DA2 - J22, 1964-1986, undated.
  • Series 3: Identifiers K1 - L22, 1962-1978, undated.
  • Series 4: Identifiers L26 - L30, 1960-1978.
  • Series 5: Identifiers L31 - LC15, 1963-1970, undated.
  • Series 6: Identifiers LC15 (continued) - LE7, 1963-2003, undated.
  • Series 7: Identifiers LE8 - O34, 1959-1986, undated.
  • Series 8: Identifiers P2 - SSS13, 1963-1986, undated.
  • Series 9: Identifiers T19 - U34, 1965-1986, undated.

The unit codes listed below are combined with the format type codes to create the file identifier listed with each entry:

  • A - Administration
  • AAS - Academic Senate
  • AFS - Faculty Senate
  • ASC - Staff Council
  • AVA - Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • AVP - Vice President of Administration
  • B - Board of Trustees
  • C - Chancellor's Office
  • D - Non-Academic Departments
  • DA - Accounting
  • DAR - Admissions and Records
  • DAV - Audio-Visual
  • DB - Bookstore
  • DC - Child Care Center
  • DCC - Computer Center
  • DCR - College Relations
  • DF - Foundation
  • DL - Learning Center
  • DP - Personnel (including faculty)
  • DPA - Public Affairs
  • DPP - Physical Plant
  • DSB - Speakers Bureau
  • DSS - Support Services
  • DDS - Dean of Students
  • DS - Student Services
  • DSA - Activities and Housing
  • DSC - Counseling and Testing Center
  • DSD - Disabled Students
  • DSE - Educational Opportunity Program
  • DSF - Career Planning, Placement, and Financial Aid
  • DSH - Health Center
  • DSP - College Police
  • DSU - Upward Bound Program
  • DSV - Veterans Services
  • E – Extension, Continuing Education, and Summer Session
  • F - Faculty
  • FD - Faculty Development Center
  • G - Office of Academic Affairs
  • H - California State Employees Association
  • I - Office of Academic Planning
  • J - California State Government
  • K - Libraries: C.S.U.C.
  • KCL - State College Librarians
  • KL - State Librarian
  • KO - Library Programs
  • L - Library: C.S.C.S.B.
  • LB - Library Bibliographer
  • LC - Library Committee
  • LD - Library Director
  • LE - Library External Operations
  • LO - Library Operations
  • LS - Library Staff Association
  • M – Miscellaneous
  • O - Other C.S.U.C. Campuses
  • P - President's Office
  • Q - United States Government
  • S - Schools/Academic
  • SA - Administration
  • SAB - Business
  • SAP - Public
  • SE - Education
  • SES - Speech Program
  • SET - Teacher Education
  • SH - Humanities
  • SHA - Art
  • SHD - Drama
  • SHE - English
  • SHF - Foreign Language
  • SHM - Music
  • SHP - Philosophy
  • SN - Natural Sciences
  • SNB - Biology
  • SNC - Chemistry
  • SNE - Earth Sciences
  • SNH - Health Science and Human Ecology
  • SNN - Nursing
  • SNP - Physics
  • SP - Physical Education and Recreation
  • SS - Social Sciences
  • SSA - Anthropology
  • SSCJ - Criminal Justice
  • SSE - Economics
  • SSED - Child Development
  • SSH - History
  • SSP - Psychology
  • SSPS - Political Science
  • SSS - Sociology
  • T - Students/Alumni
  • TA - Associated Student Body
  • U - C.S.C.S.B

The format type codes listed below are combined with the unit codes to create the file identifier listed with each entry:

  • 1 - Questlonalre/Surveys
  • 2 - Bulletins
  • 3 - Budgets
  • 4 - Catalogues
  • 5 - Class Schedules
  • 6 - Committees/Counclls
  • 7 - Directory/Handbooks
  • 8 - Publicity/Advertisements
  • 9 - Films
  • 10 - General/Miscellaneous
  • 11 - Handout/Flyers
  • 12 - Invitation/Announcements
  • 13 - Examinations
  • 14 - Bibliographies
  • 15 - Letters/Memoranda
  • 16 - Minutes/Agendas
  • 17 - Magazines
  • 18 - Clippings
  • 19 - Organization/Associations
  • 20 - Publications
  • 21 - Programs
  • 22 - Reports
  • 23 - Statistics
  • 24 - Speech/Lectures
  • 25 - Recruiting Information
  • 26 - Manuals
  • 27 - Gift Records
  • 28 - Building Programs
  • 29 - Equipment/Furnishings
  • 30 - Orders
  • 31 - Joint Project
  • 32 - Grants
  • 33 - Accreditation
  • 34 - Plans/Planning
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright Unknown: Some materials in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

Arthur E. Nelson papers (UA 006). John M. Pfau Library. Special Collections & University Archives. California State University, San Bernardino.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections & University Archives
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407, US
Contact:
(909) 537-5112
archives@csusb.edu
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