UC San Diego Office of the Chancellor Special Events Records
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Copyright 2018
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
spcoll@ucsd.edu
Descriptive Summary
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: UC San Diego Office of the Chancellor Special Events Records
Creator:
University of California, San Diego. Office of the Chancellor
Identifier/Call Number: RSS 0050
Physical Description:
2.6 Linear feet
(6 archives boxes, 2 flat boxes, 3 map case folders, and 5 art bin items)
Date (inclusive): 1961-2011
Abstract: Records of the Office of the Chancellor that document special UC San Diego celebrations and ceremonies.
Languages:
English
.
Scope and Contents of Collection
Records of the Office of the Chancellor that document special UC San Diego celebrations and ceremonies. Events include a number
of Chancellors' inaugurations, campus anniversary celebrations, and dedication and groundbreaking ceremonies for campus buildings.
Arranged in seven series: 1) 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 2) 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 3) CHANCELLORS' INAUGURATIONS,
4) DEDICATION CEREMONIES, 5) GRAND OPENING EVENTS, 6) GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES, and 7) RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS.
Restrictions
Original media formats are restricted. Viewing/listening copies may be available for researchers.
Preferred Citation
UC San Diego. Office of the Chancellor special events records. RSS 50. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library
Administrative History
The Chancellor is UC San Diego's chief administrative officer and has general authority across the university. He or she
is responsible for establishing UC San Diego's administrative structure and insuring that it functions responsibly and efficiently.
The Chancellor has the specific, delegated authority to represent the University in public forums. As such, the Chancellor
plays a significant public role in many of the special events and celebrations that take place at UC San Diego.
Publication Rights
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Acquistion Information
Not available.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
College presidents -- Inauguration
University of California, San Diego. Office of the Chancellor -- Archives
University of California, San Diego -- Anniversaries, etc.
25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Scope and Contents
Series 1) 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Documents the planning and execution of the many events that were hosted as a part
of the celebrations, including a commemoration ceremony, a convocation, a gala, and two symposiums. These events celebrated
the development of UC San Diego from its beginning in 1960 through 1985. Includes correspondence, memorabilia, and photographs.
Arranged in two subseries: A) Publicity, and B) Events. Events are arranged chronologically by event date.
Box 1, Folder 2
Arts Festival calendar
1985-1986
Oversize FB-241, Folder 2
Banner
1986
General note
Plastic and fabric, reads "UCSD 25th Anniversary," and is 8 x 2.5 feet.
Box 1, Folder 3
Campaign brochure
1985-1986
Box 1, Folder 5
Commemorative pins
circa 1985
Oversize FB-241, Folder 3
Commemorative t-shirt
circa 1985
Box 1, Folder 6
Correspondence and notes
1984-1986
General note
Includes open house report.
Box 1, Folder 8
Publicity materials
1985-1986
General note
Includes correspondence, photographs, event information, and news releases.
Box 1, Folder 9
Slogan and logo search
1984-1985
A Sterling Celebration Gala
General note
The "A Sterling Celebration" Gala was held on October 12, 1985 at the Hotel Del Coronado.
Convocation
General note
The 25th Anniversary Convocation was held on November 18, 1985 in the Mandeville Auditorium.
Box 1, Folder 14
Ceremony - Betacam
1985 November 18
25 Years of the Presidency Symposium
General note
The 25 Years of the Presidency Symposium was held on January 17, 1986 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.
Box 2, Folder 4
Bibliography planning
1985-1986
Box 2, Folder 6
Guests - Correspondence and lists
1985-1986
Box 2, Folder 7
KPBS broadcast materials
1985-1986
General note
Includes letter of agreement and signed participant release forms.
Box 2, Folder 8
Panelists - Background information
1985
Box 2, Folder 9
Panelists - Correspondence
1985
Box 2, Folder 10
Symposium Planning Committee - Planning materials
1985-1986
General note
Includes schedules of events, rosters, and planning correspondence.
Box 2, Folder 11
Press kit and journalist lists
1986
General note
Includes event program.
Box 2, Folder 12
Publicity and promotion
1985-1986
Oversize AB-02-E02
Participants photograph
1986
General note
Signed black-and-white photograph of the chiefs of staff for Presidents Eisenhower through Carter. Front row: Theodore Sorenson,
Robert Haldeman, John Chancellor (moderator), Alexander Haig. Back row: Richard Cheney, Harry McPherson, Donald Rumsfeld,
Andrew J. Goodpaster, Jack Watson.
Camp Matthews Land Transfer Commemoration Ceremony
General note
The Commemoration Ceremony was held on March 10, 1986. A reenactment of the October 7, 1964 land transfer ceremony, it took
place on the site of the original ceremony, at the Warren College flag pole. General P. X. Kelley, Commandant, U.S. Marine
Corps, was present as a special guest.
Box 2, Folder 13
Contact sheets and negatives
1986
Box 2, Folder 15
History of land transfer
1962-1964
General note
Contains research materials concerning the original October 7, 1964 land transfer ceremony. The ceremony was held at UC San
Diego in conjunction with the San Diego Chamber of Commerce 94th Annual Meeting. The pages are annotated with the location
of the original documents.
Box 3, Folder 1
Key to Camp Matthews
1964
General note
The key that was presented to the University of California by the Unites States Marine Corps on the occasion of the October
7, 1964 land transfer ceremony.
Box 3, Folder 2
Matthews area redevelopment plan - Phase II
1986
A Fish In Your Wallet
General note
The "A Fish In Your Wallet" seafood buffet and lecture was held on April 18, 1986 in the Sumner Auditorium. Dr. James A Crutchfield
spoke on "The Role of Fisheries in the Regional U.S. Economy."
Box 3, Folder 7
Publicity and promotion
1985-1986
Molecular Biology Symposium
General note
The Molecular Biology Symposium was held on May 8, 1986 in the Liebow Auditorium.
Box 3, Folder 11
Publicity and promotion
1985-1986
Miscellaneous festivities
Box 3, Folder 12
Birthday Celebration
1985
General note
The Birthday Party was held on November 18, 1985 at Muir Field, and was hosted by the Associated Students.
Box 3, Folder 13
University House reception
1985-1986
General note
The reception, hosted by Richard and Rita Atkinson, took place on January 16, 1986 at University House.
Box 3, Folder 14
Helen Copley dinner
1985-1986
General note
The dinner, hosted by Helen K. Copley, took place on January 17, 1986 after the first day of the 25 Years of the Presidency
Symposium.
Box 3, Folder 15
Chancellor's Associates Dinner-Dance
1986
General note
The fourteenth annual dinner-dance was held on June 28, 1986 at the Revelle College Dining Commons.
Oversize FB-241, Folder 1
UCSD Chancellor's Associates Distinguished Service Medal certificate, awarded to Cecil G. and Ida M. Green
1986
General note
Presented to the Greens at the June 28, 1986 fourteenth annual Chancellor's Associates Dinner-Dance in recognition of their
contributions to the study of the Physical Sciences at UCSD.
Oversize AB-11-E02
Chancellors' reunion photograph
1986
General note
Signed, color photograph of Herbert F. York, John S. Galbraith, William J. McGill, William D. McElroy, and Richard C. Atkinson
Box 3, Folder 16
Miscellaneous photographs
1985-1986
General note
Includes color prints of Chancellors Richard Atkinson, William McElroy, and Herbert F. York with members of faculty in academic
regalia, Atkinson and others signing documents, and scenes from the "UCSD Revue."
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Scope and Contents
Series 2) 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Celebration of the development and successes of UC San Diego from its beginning in
1960 through 2010. The celebrations centered on the achievements of UC San Diego's alumni, as is illustrated in the celebration's
slogan of "Fifty Years of Achieving the Extraordinary." Includes publicity materials and memorabilia. Arranged in three subseries:
A) Publicity, B) Events, and C) Memorabilia. Events are arranged chronologically by event date.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fifty Years of Achieving the Extraordinary
2011 March 28
General note
Supplement to the San Diego Business Journal about UC San Diego's achievements, alumni, and history.
Box 4, Folder 2
Holiday greeting card
2010
Box 4, Folder 3
UC San Diego at Fifty: Celebrating the Intellectual, Entrepreneurial, Cultural and Economic Power of UC San Diego Alumni
2011 June 16
General note
Supplement to The Daily Transcript about the achievements of UC San Diego alumni and the history of the university.
Box 4, Folder 4
UCSD @ 50
2010 September 13
General note
DVD. Created by the Center for Community Well-Being, Center for Autism Excellence, and Scripps Institute of Oceanography.
Presented by UCSD-TV.
Box 4, Folder 5
UCSD @ 50
2010 December 13
General note
DVD. Includes a segment on Founders' Day. Presented by UCSD-TV.
Box 4, Folder 6
Welcome Convocation and Dinner
2010
General note
The Welcome Convocation and Dinner was held on September 21, 2010 at the Recreation, Intramural, and Athletic Complex (RIMAC)
field. Includes commemorative pins, invitation, program, and tote bag.
Box 4, Folder 7
Welcome Convocation and Dinner - Keynote speech by Dileep Rao
2010 September 21
General note
Dileep Roa is an American actor and graduate of the John Muir College class of 1995.
Box 4, Folder 8
Celebrate 50: Expect the Unexpected Dinner
2010
General note
Invitation and pamphlet. The Celebrate 50: Expect the Unexpected Dinner was held on November 13, 2010 at the Recreation, Intramural,
and Athletic Complex (RIMAC) arena.
Oversize FB-559, Folder 1
Founder's Day Frisbee
2010 November 18
General note
Founder's Day is an annual celebration commemorating the day the campus was founded.
Box 4, Folder 9
UCSD Alumni Celebration
2011
General note
The UCSD Alumni Celebration was held on June 18, 2011 on the Warren Mall. Includes commemorative bookmark, invitation, and
program.
Oversize FB-559, Folder 2
Achieving the Extraordinary tote bag
2010
Box 4, Folder 10
A Marvel Inside A Miracle bookmark
2010
General note
"A Marvel Inside a Miracle - A Visual History of the University of California, San Diego" is a collection of photographs that
depicts UC San Diego's history and 50 years of development. It was published on the occasion of the university's 50th anniversary
by the UCSD Alumni Association.
Box 4, Folder 11
Chancellor's Call to Service - Volunteer50
2010-2011
General note
Includes commemorative bookmark, bracelet, pin, and stickers.
Box 4, Folder 12
Sun God photo prop
circa 2010
General note
Alumni were encouraged to take and share a photo with their Sun God photo props in order to illustrate the worldwide extent
of the UCSD Alumni Association.
CHANCELLORS' INAUGURATIONS
Scope and Contents
Series 3) CHANCELLORS' INAUGURATIONS: Arranged in four subseries: A) John S. Galbraith, B) Richard C. Atkinson, C) Robert
C. Dynes, and D) Marye Anne Fox.
John S. Galbraith
General note
Second Chancellor of UC San Diego.
Oversize FS-141
Inauguration ceremony - Film
1965 November 5
Box 4, Folder 13
Inauguration ceremony - VHS
1965 November 5
Richard C. Atkinson
General note
The fifth Chancellor of UC San Diego, Atkinson's inauguration was held on October 22, 1981 at the Mandeville Center Auditorium.
Box 4, Folder 14
Certificate of Congratulations from the University of Michigan
1981
Oversize FB-241, Folder 4
Certificate of Greetings from Case Western Reserve University
1981
Oversize FB-241, Folder 4
Certificate of Greetings from Harvard College
1981
Oversize FB-241, Folder 4
Certificate of Greetings from William Marsh Rice University
1981
Box 4, Folder 15
Inauguration ceremony - Audiocassette
1981 October 22
Box 4, Folder 16
Inauguration program
1981 October 22
Box 4, Folder 17
In Celebration event program
1981
General note
Three days of events, held October 21-23, 1981, celebrating Richard C. Atkinson's inauguration as chancellor of UC San Diego.
Box 4, Folder 18
Itinerary, podium seating chart, copy of speech, and newspaper clippings
1981-1982
Robert C. Dynes
General note
The sixth Chancellor of UC San Diego, Dynes' inauguration was held on October 25, 1996 at the Recreation, Intramural, and
Athletic Complex (RIMAC) Arena.
Box 5, Folder 1
Certificate of Best Wishes from McMaster University
1996
Oversize FB-241, Folder 4
Certificate of Congratulations from Santa Monica Community College District
1996
Oversize FB-241, Folder 4
Certificate of Greetings from Harvard College
1996
Box 5, Folder 2
Certificate of Greetings from the University of Western Ontario
1996
Box 5, Folder 3
Cue book
1996 October 25
General note
Includes transcripts of the ceremony remarks.
Box 5, Folder 4
Inauguration program
1996 October 25
Box 5, Folder 5
Invitations
1996
General note
Includes invitations to the University House Dinner on October 24, 1996 and the Chancellor's Luncheon on October 25, 1996.
Box 5, Folder 6
President Atkinson invests Chancellor Dynes - Photograph
1996
Oversize AB-04-C01
Plaque from the Chancellors of the University of California
1996
Marye Anne Fox
General note
The seventh Chancellor of UC San Diego, Fox's inauguration was held on March 3, 2005 at the Recreation, Intramural, and Athletic
Complex (RIMAC) Arena.
Oversize FB-241, Folder 5
Pennant
2005 March 3
General note
Blue and gold pennant flag with the day's theme, "Together We Achieve the Extraordinary." Each guest was given a pennant as
they entered the Recreation, Intramural, and Athletic Complex (RIMAC) arena.
Oversize FS-142
Central University Library
1971 March
General note
16mm film. Approximate time 00:05:30.
GRAND OPENING EVENTS
Scope and Contents
Series 5) GRAND OPENING EVENTS: Arranged alphabetically by building name.
Oversize MC-012, Folder 05
Recreation, Intramurals, Athletics Complex - Poster
1995 January 24
Oversize MC-012, Folder 05
The Price Center and the University Bookstore - Poster
1989 April 21
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES
Scope and Contents
Series 6) GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES: Arranged alphabetically by building name.
Box 6, Folder 1
Central Library Addition - Hard hat
1990
General note
Worn for the 1990 groundbreaking by Chancellor Richard C. Atkinson.
Oversize AB-29-A02
School of Science and Engineering - Ceremonial Shovel
1961
General note
Used for the 1961 groundbreaking by Governor Edmund "Pat" Brown, Sr. Used again for the 1990 groundbreaking for the Central
Library Addition by Chancellor Atkinson, University Librarian Dorothy Gregor, and Architect Gunnar Birkerts.
Oversize AB-29-A01
SIO Physical Oceanography and Space Science Building - Ceremonial shovel
1982
General note
Used for the 1982 groundbreaking by Chancellor Richard C. Atkinson.
Oversize MC-054, Folder 03
Recognitions
1962-1988
General note
Includes: Secretary of the Navy, Certificate of Appreciation to UCSD for "the release for active duty in the Naval Reserve
of... personnel during the period 2 October 1961 to 1 August 1962" | Declaration of Conveyance from the City of San Diego
to the Regents of the UC, transferring 450 acres of city land, 1964 March 19 | Proclamation by the City of San Diego, proclaiming
"University of California at San Diego Week," 1965 April | Resolution by the County of the San Diego honoring UCSD for its
part in the "Try San Diego First" campaign, 1968 July 15 | Agreement of Scientific, Educational and Cultural Cooperation Between
the University of California, San Diego and the University of Tokyo, 1988 May 13.
Oversize MC-054, Folder 02
Awards
1987-1988
General note
Includes: Onion Award for Planning and Architecture, presented by the Orchids and Onions Awards Program, 1987; with jury's
comment: "The University of California is squandering the opportunity to create timeless architecture in a splendid natural
landscape. Without a common vision, individual buildings struggle for recognition and fail to relate to each other in this
beautiful setting." | American Institute of Architects, San Diego Chapter Special Award for Chancellor Atkinson for efforts
and achievement of creating a School of Architecture at UC San Diego, 1988 December 14.
