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Guide to the Esther LaPorta Donor Relations records
USDA_2012_004
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Title:
Esther LaPorta Donor Relations records
Date (inclusive): 1938-1999
Collection number: USDA_2012_004
Creator: LaPorta, Esther
Extent:
3 boxes, (1.5 linear feet)
Abstract:
These records include Esther LaPorta's research materials about the University of San Diego founding, interview transcripts
for Author and Marge Hughes, and Capital Campaign materials. Research materials include copies of correspondence between Bishop
Charles Buddy and members of the Nolan family as well as between Bishop Buddy and Mother Rosalie Hill.
Languages:
English
Esther LaPorta served in a variety of roles during her 16 years at the University of San Diego, with particular focus on fundraising
and donor relations. Her tenure includes:
- Assistant Campaign Director Capital Programs, 1990-1992
- Director of Corporate Relations, 1992-1995
- Director of Donor Relations, 1995-2000
- Executive Director of Development, 2001-2002
- Associate VP of University Relations, 2004-2006
Esther LaPorta collected these records during her tenure at the University of San Diego. LaPorta gathered historical records
about the founding of USD to provide context during donor events. Correspondence between Bishop Charles Buddy and Mother Rosalie
Hill, for example, were used to construct the narrative for the 1999 President's Dinner. Correspondence between Bishop Charles
Buddy and members of the Nolan family, articles and manuscripts written about the founding of the San Diego College for Women
and the early history of the University of San Diego, and records pertaining to President Author Hughes are also included.
Of particular significance are interview transcripts of Author and Marge Hughes. These interviews were conducted in March
of 1995 as the Hughes' were preparing to retire from the University.
Documents pertaining to the University of San Diego Capital Campaign, as well as artifacts used to recognize significant donors
are also included in these records. Capital Campaign records include reports and evaluations of the campaign.
The bulk of these records are photocopies. The location of the originals is unknown.
These records are arranged chronologically into three series:
Access Information
These records are open for research.
[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, Esther LaPorta Donor Relations records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives
and Special Collections.
Gift of Esther LaPorta.
Initial processing of this collection was conducted by Tessie Camina in 2012. Further processing was conducted by Ashley Toutain
in 2017.
Removed or Separated Material
One photograph of Author Hughes has been moved to photograph storage for preservation purposes. A copy remains with the collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
LaPorta, Esther
Buddy, Charles Francis, 1887-1966
Hill, Rosalie Clifton, Mother, 1878-1964
Hughes, Author E.
Hughes, Marge
Crane, Gertrude Bertina Nolan, 1897-1953
Nolan, Julia A., 1887-1982
Nolan, Thomas F., -1959
Subjects and Indexing Terms
University of San Diego
San Diego College for Women
Subjects and Indexing Terms
San Diego (Calif.)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
benefactors
commemorations
fund raising
interviews
presidential inaugurations
presidents' spouses
presidents' retirement