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
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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.
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This collection is open for research.
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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
