Associates for Contemporary San Diego Collection, 1965-1976

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Summary

Title:
Associates for Contemporary San Diego Collection
Dates:
1965-1976
Creators:
Associates for Contemporary San Diego.
Abstract:
This collection contains administrative records and documentation of projects and events hosted by the Associates for Contemporary San Diego in the mid-1900s.
Extent:
3.5 Linear feet (7 boxes)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Associates for Contemporary San Diego Collection, MS 313, San Diego History Center Document Archives, San Diego, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains administrative records and documentation of projects and events hosted by the Associates for Contemporary San Diego in the mid-1900s. Administrative records include founding documents, minutes, correspondence, and membership lists. Projects and events include lecture series, fundraisers, facility openings, anniversary dinners, and other events in support of intellectual and cultural causes.

Biographical / historical:

The Associates for Contemporary San Diego was incorporated in 1966 by twelve women who sought to publicize and promote the City and County of San Diego as a scientific and cultural center, as well as to promote and/or sponsor scientific and cultural events. They supported large cultural events such as San Diego's bicentennial celebration and collaborated with environmental and educational groups including the San Diego Zoological Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

The charter members of the association were: Mrs. William R. Boehm, Mrs. Clayton H. Brace, Mrs. Edward Creutz, Mrs. John S. Galbraith, Mrs. Marian Longstreth, Mrs. Lucien B. McDonald, Mrs. Clinton D. McKinnon, Mrs. Neil Morgan, Mrs. William A. Nierenberg, Mrs. Richard Phillips, Mrs. Robert B. Satterford, and Mrs. Bruce R. Hazard.

Processing information:

Collection processed by Kenneth Smith in February 2016.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in two series:

Series I: Administration;

Series II: Projects and Events.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Samantha Mills
Date Prepared:
January 3, 2017
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2017-01-03T12:20-0800

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.

Preferred citation:

Associates for Contemporary San Diego Collection, MS 313, San Diego History Center Document Archives, San Diego, CA.

Location of this collection:
1649 El Prado, Suite 3
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 232-6203
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