box 2, cassette 1-4, box 1, disk 1-2, drive Digital Archive
Anderson, Edward interviewed by Bob Sanders
1987 January 20
Container Summary: (2 CDs, 4 audiocassettes, and 2 digital files)
Processing Information
The interview was converted from audiocassette to CD at some point before 2009, and then transferred from CD to the digital
archive drive on May 24, 2019.
drive Digital Archive
Andrew, Robert and Della interviewed by Kevin Miller and Melissa Nykanen
2013 October 3
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
Bob and Della Andrew recollect their time as students at George Pepperdine College, sharing stories about fraternity and sorority
traditions, Dolores, dorm life, and teachers, particularly Wade Ruby and Leo Ashby. They also share how they met, as well
as GPC's influence on Bob's newspaper journalism career.
box 1, disk 3
Archer, Lou interviewed by James Smythe
2003 April 22
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Former school registrar.
box 2, cassette 5-8, box 1, disk 4-6
Ashby, Louise interviewed by Bob Sanders
1984 July 12
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Chairperson of the home economics department from the late 1940's until the mid 1970's.
drive Digital Archive
Aston, Don interviewed by Kevin Miller and Melissa Nykanen
2013 December 5
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
Don Ashton shares accounts of student and fraternity life during his time at Pepperdine, including recollections of several
teachers, including Leo Ashby. He also shares information about his membership in the Masons, Shriners, and the Royal Order
of Jesters. Don and his granddaughter, Lorena Patrick, discuss the differences between his experiences as a student at Pepperdine
and the current genrations's. during Don's and the current generation. He also discusses the differences between the Los Angeles
and Malibu campuses.
box 2, cassette 9, box 1, disk 7-8
Banowsky, William S. interviewed by James Smythe
1996 June 10
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
4th president of Pepperdine University.
box 2, cassette 10-12, box 1, disk 9-10
Banowsky, William S. interviewed by James Smythe
1996 December 11
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 3 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
4th president of Pepperdine University.
box 1, disk 11
Banowsky, William S. interviewed by James Smythe
1997 April 30
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
4th president of Pepperdine University.
box 2, cassette 13, box 1, disk 12-13
Beck, Ralph interviewed by James Smythe
1996 April 25
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
Member of the first class at the Malibu campus.
box 2, cassette 14
Billman, Talitha and Nina Ottinger
circa late 1990's
Container Summary: (1 audiocassette)
Scope and Content
Billman, class of 1998 and Ottinger, class of 1996 talk about surviving cancer.
drive Digital Archive
Boothe, Carmen interviewed by Matt Ebeling
2010 August 24
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
George Pepperdine College 1938 alumni.
box 1, disk 14
Bost, Tom interviewed by James Smythe
2003 April 8
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Law professor and former regent chair.
box 1, disk 15
Bowers, Calvin interviewed by James Smythe
2002 December 14
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Graduate student of Pepperdine College, professor on the Los Angeles and Malibu campuses, and equal opportunity officer.
box 2, cassette 15-18, box 1, disk 16-17
Casmir, Fred interviewed by James Smythe
1996 September-November
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Teacher from 1956-2000, and marshall at commencement ceremonies.
box 1, disk 18
Casmir, Fred interviewed by James Smythe
1996 December 11
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Teacher from 1956-2000, and marshall at commencement ceremonies.
box 2, cassette 19, box 1, disk 19-20
Clark, Evelyn interviewed by James Smythe
1996 April 24
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
Charter member and president of Associated Women for Pepperdine.
drive Digital Archive
Cosentino, Lauren interviewed by Kevin Miller
2014 April 14
Scope and Contents
Lauren Cosentino discusses the Pepperdine Ambassadors Council, how it has benefited the university, and how it has changed
over the years. She describes the requirements and roles for members, including her own role as Staff Advisor. She also shares
how verious Pepperdine alumni influenced and impacted the Ambassadors Council.
box 1, disk 21-22
Dalsimer, Vincent interviewed by James Smythe
1998 January 14
Container Summary: (2 CDs)
Scope and Contents
Professor and first dean of the School of Law.
box 2, cassette 20, box 1, disk 23-24
Davenport, David interviewed by freshman students
1995 September 21
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
Sixth president of Pepperdine University, talking about the mission of Seaver College.
drive Digital Archive
Decker, Millie and Dale Smith interviewed by Melissa Nykanen
2014 June 4
Scope and Contents
Interview is about both of their lives in Malibu, California.
box 2, cassette 21-24, box 1, disk 25-27
Derrick, Hubert, William Stivers, and Robert "Duck" Dowell interviewed by Bob Sanders
1981 January-May
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
The CD includes three separate interviews on three different dates. The Hubert Derrick (teacher, 1937) interview took place
on April 21, 1981. The William Stivers (student, 1937) interview took place on January 26, 1981. The Robert Dowell (basketball
coach) interview took place on May 24, 1981.
box 2, cassette 25-30, box 1, disk 28-29
Derrick, Leland interviewed by Bob Sanders
1984 January 26
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 6 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Board of Regents member and student in 1937.
box 2, cassette 31-32, box 1, disk 30-32
Derrick, Leland interviewed by Bob Sanders
1984 January 21
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 2 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Board of Regents member and student in 1937.
box 1, disk 33-34
DiLoreto, Edward and Jill, and Harry Shafer interviewed by James Smythe
1997 November 1
Container Summary: (2 CDs)
Scope and Contents
Edward and Jill DiLoreto, and Judge Harry Shafer had an early relationship with the Orange County Law School and Pepperdine's
Law School.
box 1, disk 35
Dorman, Phyllis interviewed by James Smythe
1997 April 2
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Administrative assistant to Dr. Banowsky during his presidency.
box 2, cassette 33
Douglas, Mrs. John Scott
1982 February 19
Container Summary: (1 audiocassette)
Scope and Content
Mrs. John Scott Douglas discusses her husband's career as a successful author.
box 1, disk 36
Elford, Chet interviewed by James Smythe
1997 April 30
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Student from 1938 to 1943.
box 1, disk 37
Estes, Wayne interviewed by James Smythe
1998 April 8
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Law school professor from 1975 to 2002.
box 1, disk 38-39
Faw, Duane interviewed by James Smythe
1999 April 15
Container Summary: (2 CDs)
Scope and Contents
Law school professor from 1972 to 1986.
box 1, disk 40
Fennel, Walter interviewed by James Smythe
1997 May
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Student in the early years of Dr. Young's presidency.
box 1, disk 41-42, box 2, cassette 34-37
Fox, Logan interviewed by Harold Holland
1991 March 14
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Undergraduate student, honorary LL.D. recipient, and teacher at Pepperdine College.
box 1, disk 43
Frashier, Loyd interviewed by James Smythe
2000 February 17
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Professor from 1958, chemistry chair at the Los Angeles campus, and founding chair of the Natural Science Division at Seaver
College.
box 1, disk 44-45, box 2, cassette 38-41
Fulmer, Arlene narrator
1964 October
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Narration of the history of the Los Angeles property and president's home on the George Pepperdine College Campus.
drive Digital Archive
Giboney, Susan interview by Kevin Miller
2015 June 3
Scope and Contents
Ms. Giboney answers questions regarding her missionary work and experiences in Japan in the 1960s.
drive Digital Archive
Giboney, Susan interviewed by Kevin Miller and Lori Patrick
2014 January 28
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
Ms. Giboney speaks about her experiences at Pepperdine College, her husband Terry, the Associated Women of Pepperdine, her
experience in education, and her faith. She also discusses continuities between George Pepperdine College and Seaver College.
box 1, disk 46-48, box 3, cassette 42
Giboney, Susan and Terry interviewed by James Smythe
1996 August 28
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
Susan Giboney was a 1958 Pepperdine student, president of the Association of Women for Pepperdine, and teacher at Seaver College.
Terry Giboney was a 1959 Pepperdine student, member of the Board of Regents, and a Seaver administrator.
box 3, cassette 43-45, box 1, disk 49
Gibson, Richard interviewed by Harold Holland
1984 June 2
Container Summary: (1 CD and 3 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Member of the first graduating class of 1938.
box 3, cassette 46-47
Giles, Terry interviewed by Joyce Hutchinson and Bill Henegar
circa late 1990's
Container Summary: (2 audiocassettes)
Scope and Content
Pepperdine School of Law alumnus and university regent.
box 3, cassette 48
Graziadio, George
1996 October 17
Container Summary: (1 audiocassette)
Scope and Content
Endowed the Graziadio School of Business and Management in 1996.
drive Digital Archive
Green, William interviewed by Jerry Rushford
circa 2011
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
In an interview which took place circa 1976, William Green talks about his life and work in the Churches of Christ, American
Samoa, and Pre-millennialism.
drive Digital Archive
Grimm, Christine interviewed by Kevin Miller
2014 February 27
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
Christine Grimm discusses the founding of the Pepperdine Ambassadors Council, its role in the university, and its association
with Barney Barnhart.
box 1, disk 50-51, box 3, cassette 49-51
Hahn, Kenneth interviewed by Bob Sanders and Dorothy Moore
circa late 1970's-early 1980's
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 3 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Kenneth Hahn was a student at Pepperdine College from 1937-1942 and graduated with a degree in public administration. He
returned to Pepperdine for a year in 1946, to teach history and government. In 1947, Hahn was elected to the Los Angeles City
Council. He was later elected to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, serving from 1952 until his retirement in 1992.
box 2, disk 52-54, box 3, cassette 52-55
Hedstrom, James interviewed by Harold Holland
1991 June 6
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Content
Former student of George Pepperdine College, associate dean of psychology, founder and codirector of the Doctor of Psychology
program, and chairperson of the Psychology Division.
box 1, disk 55
Herman, Gordon and Wanda (Mickey) interviewed by James Smythe
1998 January
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
The Hermans were both Pepperdine students from 1942 to 1949.
box 1, disk 56
Henderson, Jerry interviewed by James Smythe
2003 April 1
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Pepperdine professor of theatre.
box 3, cassette 56-59, box 1, disk 57-59
Hinckley, Malcolm interviewed by Bob Sanders
1984 March 4
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Member of the first graduating class in 1938.
Hirsch, Cliff interviewed by Kevin Miller
2014 November 4
Scope and Contents
Cliff Hirsch shares memories of his time at George Pepperdine College, including watching the construction of Watts Towers,
going to school with Kenneth Hahn, living in Southern California during WWII, and teaching a juvenile Johnnie Cochran. He
mentions several importnat names, including A. O. Duer, Earl Pullius, and George Pepperdine. He also recollects Sub-T hazing
rituals, playing basketball, social life on campus, and attending chapel.
box 1, disk 60-62, box 2, cassette 60-62
Holland, Robert interviewed by Bob Sanders
1984 July 19
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 3 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Teacher and chair of the psychology department.
box 1, disk 63
Hornbaker, Larry interviewed by James Smythe
2002 November 18
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Vice president for development, vice president for administration, acting vice president for finance, senior vice president,
executive vice chancellor, and vice chancellor.
box 3, cassette 63, box 1, disk 64-65
Hudson, Jerry interviewed by James Smythe
1999 April 25
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
History teacher and dean, Los Angeles campus. Founding provost and dean of Seaver College.
box 1, disk 66
Huff, Archie interviewed by James Smythe
1997 November 1
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Charter member and president of the Association of Women for Pepperdine, and mother of Susan Giboney.
box 1, disk 67
Hughes, Norman interviewed by James Smythe
2000 March 1
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Biology teacher at the Los Angeles and Malibu Campus, and second dean of Seaver College.
box 1, disk 68, drive Digital Archive
Ives, Harris interviewed by James Smythe
1997 March 10
Container Summary: (1 CD and 5 digital files)
Scope and Contents
African American undergraduate and graduate student in the 1960's. Composition and literature teacher in the 1970's at the
Los Angeles and Malibu campuses.
Processing Information
The files were transferred from the CD to the digital archive drive on May 24, 2019.
drive Digital Archive
Justiss, C.Y. interviewed by Kevin Miller and Jamie Henricks
2013 June 26
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
C. Y. Justiss, a 1941 graduate, recollects his time at George Pepperdine College. He mentions Dolores and helping to build
the library. He shares stories of experiences with friends, family, and the residents of the Helen Louise Home for Girls.
He also shares briefly on his tours during World War II, describing his posts and duties.
box 1, disk 69
Keene, Larry interviewed by James Smythe
2003 April 15
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Alumnus Pepperdine College, president of the Alumni Association, and professor of sociology.
box 1, disk 70
Kerr, Janet interviewed by James Smythe
1998 November 12
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Early Malibu student, and professor at the School of Law.
drive Digital Archive
Kleyn, Beverly and Janet interviewed by Kevin Miller
2014 May 1
Scope and Contents
Beverly and Janet Kleyn, a mother and daughter, talk about their expereinces as members of two generations of Pepperdine students.
Beverly talks about meeting her future husband, the dining hall, activities around campus, living in the "girl's wing" of
Baxter Hall in 1944, Christian life on campus, and professors like Wade Ruby. Janet, who graduated just before the move to
the Malibu campus, going to Heidelberg in 1970, being in the Deltas sorority, and academics. Both discuss student traditions
over the years, including Dolores.
drive Archive Drive
Koontz, Donald and Kay interviewed by Kevin Miller
2014 May 2
Scope and Contents
Donald and Kay Koontz, Pepperdine students in the 1950s, share stories about fraternity and sorority life, dorm life, classmates,
and teachers, including Leo Ashby, "Dr. Garris," and "Mr. and Mrs. Finn." They also talk about campus activities, meeting
George and Helen Pepperdine, recreational activities in Los Angeles, religious life on campus, and how they met and got married.
They discuss their continued involvement with Pepperdine, including during the move to Malibu.
drive Archive Drive
Korea Churches of Christ interviews by Jerry Rushford
2015 March 23-24
Scope and Contents
Interviews with Dr. Chi Ho Lee, Malcolm Parsley, and Sang Yang.
drive Archive Drive
Le, Hung interviewed by Kevin Miller
2012 February 16
Scope and Contents
Hung Le, talks about his experience as one of the students selected to ride on the float Pepperdine entered in the 1987 Rose
Parade in honor of the its 50th anniversary. The interview mainly focuses on a photo album Le compiled of his experiences
in the Rose Parade, rather than on Le himself.
box 4, cassette 64-65
Licata, Charles and Rosemary
circa 1997
Container Summary: (2 audiocassettes)
Scope and Content
Benefactors who established an endowment for the Pepperdine School of Public Policy.
box 1, disk 71-73, box 4, cassette 66-69
Lovell, James and Donald Miller interviewed by Dorothy Moore
1980 April 14 and 15
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
James Lovell was an early trustee of George Pepperdine College, and Donald Miller was an early trustee and second chair of
the Board of Trustees at George Pepperdine College.
box 1, disk 74-75
Luft, Herbert interviewed by James Smythe
2002 March 27
Container Summary: (2 CDs)
Scope and Contents
Undergraduate and graduate student of Pepperdine College, professor of history, executive vice president, and dean of international
programs.
drive Digital Archive
Lummis, Annette interviewed by Jerry Rushford
1979 February 17
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
Annette Gano Lummis talks about her upbringing in Dallas, TX; memories of
her grandfather, William B. Gano; and her nephew, inventor/millionaire Howard Hughes.
drive Archive Drive
May, Kim interviewed by Kevin Miller and Melissa Nykanen
2014 April 3
Scope and Contents
Kim May discusses his years as a student at Pepperdine, touching on curfews, crowded dorms, rules and regulations, and the
Sub-Ts fraternity. He also discusses working closely with M. Norvel Young, William (Bill) Banowsky, Bill Youngs, Margaret
Brock, and Blanche Seaver as a photographer at Pepperdine. He recollects the dedication of Seaver College, the dedication
of Firestone Fieldhouse, and M. Norvel Young's car accident on the PCH in 1975. He discusses his religious background and
early chapel activities on the Malibu campus. He also discusses meeting various US Presidents: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B.
Johnson, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan.
box 1, disk 76
McGoldrick, James interviewed by James Smythe
1998 October 27
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Early professor of the School of Law.
box 1, disk 77
McKibbin III, David interviewed by James Smythe
1999 April 22
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Law school professor 1960-1991.
drive Archive Drive
Meadows, Sara interviewed by Kevin Miller
2014 April 30
Scope and Contents
Sara (Smith) Meadows talks about Charlie Lane, being a cheerleader, the end of the
Pepperdine football team, being a home economics major, Christian life at Pepperdine, and the theater program. She recollects
her experiences as a part of Pepperdine's first abroad program in Heidelberg, Germany in 1963. She also mentions meeting George
and Helen Pepperdine, and the influences of Helen Young, Howard White, and others on the school.
box 1, disk 78-79
Miller, Donald
1985 February
Container Summary: (2 CDs)
Scope and Contents
Narration of Pepperdine's history from a member of the Board of Trustees 1937-1976, Chairman of the Board 1957-1976, and Board
of Regents 1978-1985.
box 4, cassette 70-71, box 1, disk 80-81
Miller, Donald and Louise Miller interviewed by James Smythe
1997 November 29
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 2 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Donald Miller was a member of the Board of Trustees 1937-1976, Chairman of the Board 1957-1976, and Board of Regents 1978-1985.
He is joined in the interview by his wife, Louise Miller.
box 1, disk 82, box 4, cassette 72
Nagai, Michio interviewed by James Smythe
1996 November
Container Summary: (1 CD and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
Religion professor from 1946-1976, student from 1947-1949, and minister of the Vermont Avenue Church of Christ.
box 1, disk 83
Nelson, Charles interviewed by James Smythe
1998 March 12
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Professor at the School of Law, 1971-2004.
drive Digital Archive
Nelson, Harry interviewed by Matt Ebeling
2010 July 29
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
George Pepperdine College class of 1950.
drive Digital Archive
Nelson, Harry and Darwin Horn interviewed by Matt Ebeling
2009 June 1
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
George Pepperdine College alumni, Harry Nelson class of 1950, and Darwin Horn class of 1949.
box 1, disk 84-85, box 4, cassette 73
O'Rear, Marty and Terry interviewed by James Smythe
1996 April 26
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
Marty O'Rear was a member of the first class at Malibu, and Terry O'Rear was a member of the pilot program for Seaver.
box 1, disk 86
Osborn, Thomas interviewed by James Smythe
2002 March 18
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Music professor and director, and conductor of the University community orchestra, 1980-2002.
drive Digital Archive
Pack, Frank interviewed by Jerry Rushford
1986 February 5
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
Frank Pack, a religion professor at Pepperdine for many years, shares about his life, including his years at various Churches
of Christ colleges, including Pepperdine.
box 1, disk 87-89, box 4, cassette 74-77
Pepperdine, Helen interviewed by Helen Young
1979 February 9
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Wife of George Pepperdine, founder.
drive Digital Archive
Perry, Paul interviewed by Kevin Miller
2014 February 21
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
Paul Perry talks about his experiences guarding German POWs in San Francisco during World War II, and his subsequent turn
to Christianity and George Pepperdine College. He mentions various faculty members, including Earl Pullias, Hugh Tiner, Olaf
Tegner, George Mangold, and Hubert Derrick. He also talks about the Ski Club, trying out for football, and other students,
including Vladimir Fejtek and Henry "Barney" Barnhart.
box 1, disk 90
Phillips, Ronald interviewed by James Smythe
1997 April 15
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Second dean of the law school.
box 4, cassette 78-84, box 1, disk 91-95
Phillips, T.W. interviewed by Bob Sanders and Helen Young
1984 April 17
Container Summary: (5 CDs and 7 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
George Pepperdine's minister.
box 5, cassette 85-88, box 1, disk 96-99
Phillips, T.W. and Hugh Tiner interviewed by Bob Sanders and Helen Young
circa 1984
Container Summary: (4 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
T.W. Phillips was George Pepperdine's minister, and Hugh Tiner was the first dean (1937-1940) and second president of George
Pepperdine College (1940-1957).
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Pitts, Bernice interviewed by Kevin Miller
2014 March 26
Scope and Contents
Bernice Pitts graduated from Pepperdine University in 1949.
00114.mp4
0:25- Date of video March 26, 2014
0:30- Family history and early life (Move from Oklahoma to Arizona)
3:18- Had to bring food along on drive because they could not stop and eat at restaurants
4:55- Gospel meeting, and conversion from Baptist to Church of Christ
8:35- Move back to Oklahoma to teach family new religion
10:09- Church of Christ in Oklahoma
13:00- Preacher told them young people don't marry out of the church (only 2 young people in church)
13:35- Outdoor meetings
15:25- Late husband's father heard preaching on loud speaker and their journey to join church
00115.mp4
0:01- Pitt's husband's family joining her church
0:54- Pitt and husband's journey
1:30- First journey to Pepperdine (Finished highschool 1945)
5:55- Move back to Oklahoma
6:20- Church experience in California
6:28- Second journey to Pepperdine (Parents brought her and decided to stay)
8:40- First impressions of Pepperdine..January of 1946 started Pepperdine
9:45- Her now husband got out of navy and joined her at Pepperdine, they married in 1947
11:40- Courtship of her husband
12:00- Husband dropped out to work
12:57- First house with husband
15:22- Parents moved in with Pitt's and her husband
00116.mp4
00:01- Parents move out
00:57- She graduates and her husband reenters Pepperdine
1:00- Husband's church work while out of Pepperdine (with Brother Cassius) inspired him to study theology
4:25- Move to Bakersfield for husband to be minister at Church of Christ
5:30- Husband's first salary was $50 per week
5:45- Husband as a minister
6:30- Adopted two children
7:18- Pitt's move out of church house to another house
10:33- Husband working on masters
11:55- Husband asked to return to LA and be 3rd minister at Brother Hogen's church (Figueroa Church of Christ)
14:25- Move to LA
00117.mp4
00:01- Two houses on lot, her parents moved into one and her and her husband moved into one
2:12- Work done by Pitt's and husband while in Bakersfield (Bible class)
4:30- Move to new house in LA
8:40- Pitts' and family moved into new house with her parents (parents moved out in 3 months). Pitt's currently lives in the
same house.
10:15- Death of parents, death of mother and her funeral
00118.mp4
00.01- Father's surprise to mother on anniversary
2:05- Memories from Pepperdine
2:45- Sang in chapel chorus
3:05- Lived with a teacher because she could not live in a dorm due to her race
3:40- About 6 black students at Pepperdine at the time, about 300 in class.
6:20- She felt welcomed at Pepperdine (other Church of Christ schools did not accept black students like Pepperdine)
9:05- Friends at Pepperdine (she had friends but unsure if they are still living)
10:45- Shows pictures from Pepperdine
11:58- Started United Christian Women Seminar and used Pepperdine building
13:50- Professors she remembers
14:40- Business teacher she stayed with
15:40- Helen Pepperdine
00119.mp4
00:45- Someone asked her what did she want to be called (racially) she said just called me Bernice (maybe Helen Pepperdine
who asked, but she can not remember).
1:35- Brother Pepperdine's funeral (Bernice is now 86)
2:25- Sister Helen Young and Pitts at Church of Christ program in San Diego
4:30- Young's wedding at campus house in Malibu-Pitts recited poem
5:21- Students traditions at Pepperdine
00120.mp4
00:01- Pitts set up a Pamala Pitts memorial scholarship at Normandy Chirstian School
when she was killed (Pamala is her daughter)
1:45- Started preschool
2:20- Son died of Cancer (had sons)
3:50- Keneth Han photographs and memories (photo of planning building of Normandy school..school started in 1972)
7:30- Added onto church building
8:00- Used Pepperdine building for the first year of the school, while school was not done being built
8:35- Christmas card from the Youngs
9:00- Photo of Bernice's graduation in 1949 (first outdoor graduation at Pepperdine)
10:10- The Shaus (Second black family in Normandy Village..her family was the first)
13:36- Photo of Carol's graduation in 1954
13:50- She socialized with both white and black students
14:32- Photo of Pitts riding a camel in Egypt, conversation about her travel and desire to visit the Holy Land
00121.mp4
00:01- Trip to the Holy Land continued
3:35- High school classmates
4:30- Photo of Bernice as a teen
5:00- Bernice baby photo and photo of boy at the church
5:35- Receiving recognition for NCOC
6:10- First house of Bernice and Carol in California, explanation of couple in photo
7:54- Photo of Bernice's kids
8:15- Carol and Bernice at park
8:35- Photo of 35th wedding anniversary, Carol in the navy, first church in Bakersfield, arriving at Figuero, and group photo
of Carol's 85th birthday cruise
11:25- 25th United Christian Women Seminar
13:20- 85th birthday cruise and worship in San Francisco
15:50- Photo of 80th birthday celebration
box 5, cassette 89-93, box 1, disk 100-101
Pullias, E.V. interviewed by Dorothy Moore
1982 March 25
Container Summary: (1 CD and 5 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Second dean of George Pepperdine College.
box 1, disk 102
Roper, Shirley interviewed by James Smythe
1998 January 27
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Student during the early years of Dr. Young's presidency, and administrator that worked with five presidents of George Pepperdine
College.
drive Archive Drive
Royster, Beverly interviewed by Kevin Miller
2014 September 18
Scope and Contents
Beverly Royster, graduated 1965, talks about her experiences as a Pepperdine student. She discusses her faith and feelings
about Pepperdine as a Christian institution. She mentions various involvements with student groups, including Alpha Gamma
and Delta Iota, as well as her participation in the Alumni Leadership Council (ALC). She recalles the Kennedy assassination
and her experiences as an African-American student during the Watts Riots. She also discusses her experiences abroad in Heidelberg
around 1965. She tells a story about Fred Casmir, faculty member, who was on the trip. She recalls that he was a Nazi youth
and his mother still lived in East Berlin. She tells the story of how Dr. Casmir snuck his mother out of East Berlin.
box 1, disk 103-104
Runnels, Charles interviewed by James Smythe
1997 April 28
Container Summary: (2 CDs)
Scope and Contents
Vice chancellor of Pepperdine University from 1971 to 1984, chancellor from 1985 to the present.
drive Archive Drive
Rushford, Jerry interviewed by Kevin Miller
2015 November 17
Scope and Contents
Jerry Rushford is the Director of the Pepperdine University Churches of Christ Heritage Center. This interview is about the
Hughes Photo Album.
box 1, disk 105
Sale, Steven interviewed by James Smythe
2002 April 1
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Pepperdine student in the 1950's, graduate student, professor at the Los Angeles Pepperdine campus, professor of history at
Seaver College from 1972 to 2002, and administrator.
box 1, disk 106-107, box 5, cassette 94-97
Sanders, J.P. interviewed by Dorothy Moore
circa 1980-1984
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Early professor and chairman of the religion department, and third dean of Pepperdine University.
box 1, disk 108-109, box 5, cassette 98
Sanders, J.P. interviewed by James Smythe
1996 April 25
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
Early professor and chairman of the religion department, and third dean of Pepperdine University.
box 1, disk 110, box 5, cassette 99
Sangster, Chris and Claudia interviewed by James Smythe
1996 September 25
Container Summary: (1 CD and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
Members of the first class at Malibu, and later administrators of Pepperdine University.
box 1, disk 111
Sime, Donald interviewed by James Smythe
1997 February 19
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Early student of George Pepperdine College, and first dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management.
drive Archive Drive
Skates, David and Nugget interviewed by Josias Bartram
2019 May 3
Scope and Contents
David Skates and Nugget Skates both graduated from Pepperdine University in 1971.
drive Digital Archive
Sun, Jerry interviewed by Matt Ebeling
2009 March 6
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
George Pepperdine College class of 1958.
box 1, disk 112-115
Smythe, James
circa 2003
Container Summary: (4 CDs)
Scope and Contents
Early student, professor, and chairman of the Humanities Division of Pepperdine University, from 1971-1994.
box 1, disk 116-118, box 5, cassette 100-104
Squire, Russel interviewed by Dorothy Moore
1979 March 20
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 5 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Original teacher at Pepperdine College in 1937.
box 5, cassette 105, box 6, cassette 106-108, box 1, disk 119-122
Tegner, Olaf (Oly) interviewed by Bob Sanders
1983 December 13
Container Summary: (4 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Early student of Pepperdine College, director of Alumni Relations, and dean of the School of Education and Psychology.
box 1, disk 123
Tegner, Olaf (Oly) interviewed by James Smythe
1997 December 9
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Early student of Pepperdine College, director of Alumni Relations, and dean of the School of Education and Psychology.
box 1, disk 124
Tegner, Olaf (Oly) interviewed by James Smythe
1997 December 19
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Early student of Pepperdine College, director of Alumni Relations, and dean of the School of Education and Psychology.
box 1, disk 125-129, box 6, cassette 109-116
Tiner, Lola interviewed by Bob Sanders
1984 May 9
Container Summary: (5 CDs and 8 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Wife of the second president of George Pepperdine College, Hugh Tiner.
box 6, cassette 117-120, box 1, disk 130-132
Tucker, Paul interviewed by Harold Holland
1984 June 19
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Member of the first graduating class of George Pepperdine College, 1938.
box 1, disk 133
Watson, Alton interviewed by James Smythe
April 1997
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Member of the Board of Regents at Pepperdine University.
drive Archive Drive
Waters, Chuck interviewed by Kevin Miller
2014 March 13
Scope and Contents
Interview with Chuck Waters who was a stuntman and actor who worked on more than 130 films. This interview is about his career
and life.
box 6, cassette 121-124, box 1, disk 134-136
West, Alice interviewed by Bob Sanders
1984 April 24
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Early student of George Pepperdine College in 1937.
box 6, cassette 125-127, box 1, disk 137-139
White, Eugene interviewed by Dorothy Moore
1984 January 19
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 3 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Professor and chair of the art department at the Los Angeles campus until 1972, then professor at the Malibu campus.
box 1, disk 140
White, Eugene interviewed by James Smythe
1997 November 21
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Professor and chair of the art department at the Los Angeles campus until 1972, then professor at the Malibu campus.
box 7, cassette 128-130, box 1, disk 141
White, Howard interviewed by Bret Landon
1985 November 19
Container Summary: (1 CD and 3 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Fifth president of Pepperdine University.
box 1, disk 142-143
Wilburn, James interviewed by James Smythe
1997 April 28
Container Summary: (2 CDs)
Scope and Contents
Vice president for development, second dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management, and dean of the School of
Public Policy.
box 7, cassette 131-134, box 1, disk 144-147
Willoughby, Grace interviewed by Bob Sanders
1985 July 15
Container Summary: (4 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Student of Pepperdine from 1948 to 1951.
box 1, disk 148-151, box 7, cassette 135-138
Wilson, Herman interviewed by Bob Sanders
circa 1981-1989
Container Summary: (4 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
English teacher and minister of Vermont Avenue Church.
box 1, disk 152, box 7, cassette 139-140
Wilson, John lecture to Freshman Students
1994 September 14
Container Summary: (1 CD and 2 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Dean of the Seaver College.
box 7, cassette 141-145, box 1, disk 153
Wilson, John lecture to Freshman Students
1995 September 13
Container Summary: (1 CD and 5 audiocassettes)
Scope and Content
Dean of the Seaver College.
box 1, disk 154, box 7, cassette 146
Womack, Morris interviewed by James Smythe
1996 September 24
Container Summary: (1 CD and 1 audiocassette)
Scope and Contents
Administrator of the Los Angeles campus and teacher from 1970-2001.
box 1, disk 155-156, box 8, cassette 149-150, box 7, cassette 147-148
Young, Helen interviewed by J.P. Sanders
1979 April 17
Container Summary: (2 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine.
box 8, cassette 151
Young, Helen
circa 1990's
Container Summary: (1 audiocassette)
Scope and Content
Founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine.
drive Digital Archive
Young, Helen and M. Norvel Young interviewed by Jerry Rushford
1995 February 2
Container Summary: (1 born digital file)
Scope and Content
Helen Young was an early student and the founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine. Norvel Young was an early teacher
and third president of Pepperdine.
box 1, disk 157-160, box 8, cassette 152-155
Young, Helen and M. Norvel Young interviewed by Dorothy Moore
1982 January 25
Container Summary: (4 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Helen Young was an early student and the founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine. Norvel Young was an early teacher
and third president of Pepperdine.
box 8, cassette 156-163, box 1, disk 161-163
Young, Helen and M. Norvel Young interviewed by Bob Sanders
1987 January 28
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 8 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Helen Young was an early student and the founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine. Norvel Young was an early teacher
and third president of Pepperdine.
box 8, cassette 164-167, box 1, disk 164-166
Young, Helen and M. Norvel Young interviewed by Bob Sanders
1987 June 16
Container Summary: (3 CDs and 4 audiocassettes)
Scope and Contents
Helen Young was an early student and the founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine. Norvel Young was an early teacher
and third president of Pepperdine.
box 1, disk 167-168
Young, Helen and M. Norvel Young interviewed by Bob Sanders
1989 January 28
Container Summary: (2 CDs)
Scope and Contents
Helen Young was an early student and the founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine. Norvel Young was an early teacher
and third president of Pepperdine.
box 1, disk 169
Young, Helen and M. Norvel Young interviewed by James Smythe
1997 September 11
Container Summary: (1 CD)
Scope and Contents
Helen Young was an early student and the founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine. Norvel Young was an early teacher
and third president of Pepperdine.
box 1, disk 170
Young, Helen interviewed by Darryl Tippens
2008
Container Summary: (1 CD)
box 8, cassette 168
Young, Terry
1999 May 24
Container Summary: (1 audiocassette)
Scope and Content
Professor at the Graziadio School of Business and Management.
box 8, cassette 169
Young, Terry
1999 May 25
Container Summary: (1 audiocassette)
Scope and Content
Professor at the Graziadio School of Business and Management.
