Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Special Events Office Records, 1963-2008 (bulk 1993-2008)

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Summary

Title:
Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Special Events Office Records
Dates:
1963-2008 (bulk 1993-2008)
Creators:
Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Special Events Office
Abstract:
The SIO Special Events Office records document the major events and achievements of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, including: meetings, workshops and conferences, anniversaries, building commemorations, fundraising, lectures, awards and fellowships, and distinguished visitors.
Extent:
15.75 Linear feet (39 archives boxes, 1 cassette box) and 5.18 GB of digital files
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Special Events Office Records, SAC 57. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.

Background

Scope and content:

The SIO Special Events Office records document the major events and achievements of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, including: meetings, workshops and conferences, institutional anniversaries, building commemorations, fundraising and outreach, lectures, awards and fellowships, and distinguished visitors.

The records contain the files of the Director Jill (Ives) Hammons, and her two assistants Karen Garst and Paul David Terry. Materials include correspondence, programs and itineraries, committee materials, publicity, video and sound recordings, and photographs. The bulk date since the office's founding in 1993, through its closure in 2008; although some material predates it.

Arranged in two series: 1) ADMINISTRATIVE FILES and 2) EVENTS.

Biographical / historical:

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) Special Events Office, grew out of the SIO Communications Office in 1993. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the office was charged with planning events and coordinating the Visitors Program. Special Events also took over operation of the Scripps Speakers Bureau, arranging talks and lectures by prominent scholars. In addition, they oversaw various SIO awards and fellowships, including selection committees.

Director: Jill (Ives) Hammons (1993-2008). The office was closed on March 31, 2008.

Acquisition information:
Acquired 1998-2012
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections Archives, UC San Diego Library
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-01-22 09:39:45 -0800 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW TWO TO THREE (2-3) WEEKS FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.

Original media recordings are restricted. Viewing/listening copies may be available to researchers.

Terms of access:

Publication rights are held by UC Regents.

Preferred citation:

Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Special Events Office Records, SAC 57. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.

Location of this collection:
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0175
La Jolla, CA 92093-0175, US
Contact:
(858) 534-2533
spcoll@ucsd.edu
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