Public Relations Society of America, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter Records MS-0522

Kira Hall
Special Collections & University Archives
02/27/2015
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA 92182-8050
askscua@sdsu.edu


Contributing Institution: Special Collections & University Archives
Title: Public Relations Society of America, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter Records
Creator: Public Relations Society of America, San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter
Identifier/Call Number: MS-0522
Physical Description: 2.75 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1959-2011
Date (bulk): 1976-2009
Language of Material: English .

Scope and Contents

The Public Relations Society of America, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter Records (1959-2011) document the organization's activities and services from its founding through 2011. Materials in this collection include chapter board meeting minutes, bylaws, newsletters, membership directories, chapter award programs and special events, news releases, audio/visual materials, and photographs. The collection also includes annual records binders, which contain board member lists, meeting minutes, notes, correspondence, and press clippings. This collection is organized alphabetically.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in some of these materials have been transferred to or belong to San Diego State University. The nature of historical archival and manuscript collections means that copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Copyright resides with the creators of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. Requests for permission to publish must be submitted to the Head of Special Collections, San Diego State University, Library and Information Access. When granted, permission is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained in order to publish.  Materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.

Source of Acquisition

Anne Stephany, President, Public Relations Society of America, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter

Accruals and Additions

2012-003

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, folder title, box number, Public Relations Society of America, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter Records, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.

Historical Note

The San Diego Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) was founded in 1959 by six local public relations professionals. More than 50 years later, the chapter has expanded to include the Imperial Valley and has grown to its current membership of approximately 250 members. Members represent a wide range of experience levels, and their practice areas include corporate, nonprofit, government, agency, education and counseling.
The object of the San Diego County Chapter, according to its bylaws, is to "advance the art and science of public relations in the public interest." To this end, the San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter of PRSA (PRSA SD/IC) maintains a broad range of professional development activities to strengthen the professionalism of its members. Events are held nearly every month and feature speakers and topics of professional interest. Other services include a job board, bimonthly member newsletter, public service program, annual awards program, a new professionals group, social events, accreditation (APR) program and liaison to the student chapter at San Diego State University.
The chapter is led by a board of directors consisting of the president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, immediate past president, assembly delegate(s) and 10 directors-at-large.
PRSA SD/IC is one of more than 100 chapters within the Public Relations Society of America, the largest organization of public relations professionals in the world. PRSA SD/IC is a member of the national organization's Western District, which includes nine other chapters: California Inland Empire, Colorado, Hawaii, Las Vegas Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Phoenix, Pikes Peak and Southern Arizona.
In 2009, the chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Public Relations

box 1, folder 1

30th Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) National Conference, San Diego Folder 1 1977

box 1, folder 2

50th Anniversary Celebration, San Diego County Chapter Folder 2 2009

box 1, folder 3

Accreditation for Public Relations (APR) Professional Program Folder 3 1990-1997

box 1, folder 4

America's Cup Folder 4 1988-1992

box 1, folder 5

Annual Records: Binder Folder 5 1983

box 1, folder 6

Annual Records: Binder Folder 6 1983

box 1, folder 7

Annual Records: Binder Folder 7 1983

box 1, folder 8

Annual Records: Binder Folder 8 1983

box 2, folder 1

Annual Records: Binder Folder 1 1995-1996

box 2, folder 2

Annual Records: Binder Folder 2 1995-1996

box 2, item 3

Annual Records: Binder Item 3 1995-1996

box 2, folder 4

Annual Records: Binder Folder 4 1996

box 2, folder 5

Annual Records: Binder Folder 5 1996

box 2, folder 6

Annual Records: Binder Folder 6 2009

box 2, folder 7

Awards and Events Folder 7 1987-2010

box 2, folder 8

Board of Directors Folder 8 1981-2002

box 2, folder 9

Bylaws and Revisions Folder 9 1959, 1981, 2001-2002

box 3, folder 1

Correspondence Folder 1 1980-1988, 2001

box 3, folder 2

International Conference, San Diego Folder 2 November 2009

box 3, folder 3

JJ Associates Web Site Development Contract Folder 3 1998

box 3, folder 4

"Journey Into Self" Documentary Folder 4 1969

box 3, folder 5

Magazine Articles About Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Folder 5 2004, 2009

box 3, folder 6

Meeting Notices Folder 6 1980-1996

box 3, folder 7

Member Recruitment Folder 7 1992

box 3, folder 8

Membership Directories Folder 8 1976-1985

box 3, folder 9

Membership Directories Folder 9 1985-1990

box 3, folder 10

Membership Directories Folder 10 1991-1993, 1997

box 3, folder 11

New Professionals Group: Networking Happy Hour Invitation Folder 11 n.d.

box 3, folder 12

Newsletters Folder 12 1979-1998

box 3, folder 13

Nuffer, David: Obituary Folder 13 2011

box 3, folder 14

Photographs Folder 14 1964, 1985-1987

box 3, folder 15

Press Clippings About Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Folder 15 1980-1995

box 3, folder 16

Proposed Merger with Public Relations Club of San Diego Folder 16 1995

box 4, folder 1

Public Relations Achievements in San Diego, Celebrating 50 Years: Binder Folder 1 2009

box 4, folder 2

Research Studies and Reports Folder 2 1977-1991

box 4, folder 3

Strategic Planning Sessions Folder 3 1995-1997

box 4, folder 4

Treasurer and Board of Directors: Binder Folder 4 1980

box 4, folder 5

Treasurer and Board of Directors: Binder Folder 5 1980

box 5, item 1

50th Anniversary Photo Gallery Item 1 ca. 2009

Scope and Contents

Format: flash drive
box 5, item 2

50th Anniversary Photo Website Item 2 ca. 2009

Scope and Contents

Format: flash drive
box 5, item 3

"American Expressions" Republican Convention Item 3 2009

Scope and Contents

Format: DVD-R
box 5, item 4

"Celebrating 50 Years: PRSA San Diego Golden Anniversary" Item 4 ca. 2009

Scope and Contents

Format: DVD-R
box 5, item 5

The Friends of Balboa Stadium present "A Glory Once Remembered" Item 5 n.d.

Scope and Contents

Format: DVD-R
box 5, item 6

KPBS San Diego Footage, PRSA Anniversary Video Item 6 ca. 2009

Scope and Contents

Format: DVD-R
box 5, item 7

Operation Thin Mint Photographs Item 7 n.d.

Scope and Contents

Format: CD-R
box 5, item 8

Operation Thin Mint Video Compilation Item 8 03/2006

Scope and Contents

Format: DVD-R
box 5, item 9

PRSA San Diego 5[0]th Anniversary-Interviews w/Elizabeth Pesci and Tom Sprague-Tape 5 Item 9 07/07/2009

Scope and Contents

Format: compact disc
box 5, item 10

PRSA San Diego 5[0]th Anniversary-Interviews w/Tom Sprague, Randall Mitchell, and Scott McGaugh-Tape 6 Item 10 07/07/2009

Scope and Contents

Format: compact disc
box 5, item 11

PRSA San Diego 5[0]th Anniversary- B-Roll of Seaport Village, the Gas Lamp, F Street Book Store, Blood Bank, Power Lines and America's Cup Dock-Tape 7 Item 11 07/07/2009

Scope and Contents

Format: compact disc
box 5, item 12

PRSA 50th Anniversary jpegs Item 12 ca. 2009

Scope and Contents

Format: DVD-R
box 5, item 13

PRSA 50th Anniversary Scans Item 13 ca. 2009

Scope and Contents

Format: CD-RW
box 5, item 14

PRSA 50th Anniversary Item 14 07/20/2009

Scope and Contents

Format: compact disc
box 5, item 15

PRSA San Diego Golden Anniversary: Celebrating 50 Years Item 15 ca. 2009

Scope and Contents

Format: compact disc
box 5, item 16

San Diego Architecture in Time Historical Scenes Item 16

Scope and Contents

Format: DVD-R
box 5, item 17

San Diego Zoo- Tape 2. Glen Broom, Chris Wall, and Mary Schmidt interviews Item 17 06/24/2009

Scope and Contents

Format: compact disc
box 5, item 18

San Diego Zoo- Tape 3. Mary Schmidt, Donna Alm, and Tom Gable interviews Item 18 06/24/2009

Scope and Contents

Format: compact disc
box 5, item 19

San Diego Zoo- Tape 4. Tom Gable, Lynn Stedd Interviews Item 19 06/24/2009

Scope and Contents

Format: compact disc
box 5, item 20

Sea World Historical, 19 jpegs Item 20 n.d.

Scope and Contents

Format: CD-R
box 5, item 21

Sea World "Video Clips for PRSA" Item 21 06/11/2009

Scope and Contents

Format: Betacam SP
box 5, item 22

"U.S.S. Midway Magic: Live the Adventure, Honor the Legend" Item 22 n.d.

Scope and Contents

Format: DVD-R
box 5, item 23

U.S.S. Midway, Stills Item 23 n.d.

Scope and Contents

Format: CD-R
box 6, item 1

San Diego Zoo Footage for PRSA Video Item 1 06/11/2009

Scope and Contents

Format: Betacam SP
box 6, item 2

Sea World and Embry Travel Item 2 n.d.

Scope and Contents

Format: VHS
box 6, item 3

"WD-40 Fan Club" VNR Nuffer, Smith, Tucker. First Cut Item 3 01/22/2001

Scope and Contents

Format: VHS
box 6, item 4

"WD-40 Industrial Video" Item 4 n.d.

Scope and Contents

Format: VHS