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University of California. Center for Marine Affairs Records
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Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: University of California. Center for Marine Affairs Records
Creator:
University of California (System). Center for Marine Affairs
Identifier/Call Number: SAC 0079
Physical Description:
3 Linear feet
(3 records cartons)
Date (inclusive): 1959-1979
Abstract: The Center for Marine Affairs (CMA) records document the activities of the Center, including administrative files, publicity,
reports, grants and proposals, workshops, and research. CMA was a collaborative research program that explored international
political, social, and economic issues related to the oceans.
Languages:
English
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Scope and Content of Collection
The Center for Marine Affairs (CMA) records document the activities of the Center, including administrative files, publicity,
reports, grants and proposals, workshops, and research. The collection consists largely of the files of CMA directors Warren
S. Wooster and Gerald L. Wick; as well as materials from the directors of the Institute of Marine Resources (IMR), Milner
B. Schaefer and John D. Isaacs, after the Center transferred into the Institute in 1972.
The Center used a numbered filing system, although not all folders had file codes. When the folders were transferred to the
Archives, many of the folders were out of order. During processing, the arrangement of the collection was refined to reflect
the original arrangement, as closely as possible.
Arranged in three series: 1) ADMINISTRATIVE FILES AND REPORTS (400, 403), 2) GRANTS AND PROPOSALS (401), and 3) RESEARCH AND
SUBJECT FILES (404-405).
The Center for Marine Affairs (CMA) was established in 1970, under a grant from the Ford Foundation. Located at Scripps Institution
of Oceanography, the Center worked to establish a collaborative research program to investigate international political, social,
and economic issues of importance to oceanography, with a specific focus on marine resources and regional development in Baja
California. The Center brought together specialists and participants from various disciplines, including the marine sciences,
social sciences, government, economics, and other fields outside the natural sciences.
In 1972, the Center for Marine Affairs was transferred into the Institute of Marine Resources (IMR). Due to funding issues,
CMA suspended activities in 1975. In 1977, John D. Isaacs wrote to the UC San Diego Chancellor, William D. McElroy, and proposed
reviving the Center with the goal of broadening its aims (see correspondence in Series 1). Despite this effort, the work of
the Center for Marine Affairs was never renewed.
Directors included: Warren S. Wooster (1970-1972) and Gerald L. Wick (acting director 1972-1973, director 1973-1975).
University of California. Center for Marine Affairs Records. SAC 79. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.
Acquired 1981.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW ONE WEEK FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.
Publication rights are held by UC Regents.
Original audiocassette recordings are restricted. Listening copies may be available for researchers.
University of California. Institute of Marine Resources Records. SAC 3. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.
John D. Isaacs Papers. SMC 1. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.
Milner B. Schaefer Papers. SMC 2. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Marine sciences -- Research -- Law and legislation
Marine resources -- Research
Marine resources development
University of California (System). Center for Marine Affairs -- Archives
University of California (System). Institute of Marine Resources -- Archives