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Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar Records
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Contributing Institution:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Title: Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar Records
Identifier/Call Number: 0102
Physical Description:
15.6 Linear Feet
9 Cartons, 10 Audio Cassette Boxes
Date (inclusive): 1953-2009
Abstract: The collection contains audiocassettes, printed material, and photographs from the Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar
held at Pepperdine University. Audiocassettes range in date from 1986 to 2005 (except 2002), and are recordings of speeches
given at the seminars. Printed material includes speaker lists from 1981 to 2006, advertising brochures from various years,
an application, and a participation certificate. Photographs depict the seminars from 1953-2009.
Language of Material: Materials are in English.
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[Box/folder# or item name], Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar records, Collection no. 0102, Special Collections
and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The first group of materials were gathered from University Archives files. A much larger portion was transferred from the
President's office in 2019, during the transition from Andy Benton to Jim Gash as President of Pepperdine.
The Southern California Youth Leadership Seminar (YCS) is a five-day seminar for high school juniors, hosted at Pepperdine
University. The program was founded in 1977 by Pepperdine's Chancellor Emeritus Charles B. Runnels, and the seminar inspires
students to make a personal contribution to America's future. The first program was held in 1978. Approximately 250 students
are selected to receive scholarships to attend the program. The tuition and on-campus expenses are funded by The Pilgrim
Foundation, the YCS Committee of Endorsement, business leaders, and foundations. Students hear speeches and interact with
leaders of society to explore national and world topics.
The collection contains audiocassettes, printed material, and photographs from the Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar
held at Pepperdine University. Audiocassettes range in date from 1986 to 2005 (except 2002), and are recordings of speeches
given at the seminars. Printed material includes speaker lists from 1981 to 2006, advertising brochures from various years,
an application, and a participation certificate. Photographs deptict the seminar from 1953-2009.
The collection is arranged in the following two series: Series 1. Audiocassettes, Series 2. Printed Material, and Series 3.
Photographs
Photographs, negatives, and slides related to the Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar can also be found in the Pepperdine
University Archives Photographs, Negatives, and Slides 0031, or online via the Pepperdine Digital Collections, in the University
Archives Photograph Collection (http://pepperdine.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/). One file about the seminar can be found in the
M. Norvel and Helen Young papers 0014.
The collection was arranged and described by Jamie Henricks and Lindsey Gant in March, 2013.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Universities and colleges -- History
Programs
Christian education
Audiocassettes
Fliers (Printed matter)
Leadership -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- United States