Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society Collection
- Dates:
- 1969-1981
- Creators:
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society
- Abstract:
- Collection includes subject files and publications of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society.
- Extent:
- .5 Cubic Feet .5 legal document box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
-
[Name of item], Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society Collection (Collection 023). Local History Center, Peninsula Center Library, Palos Verdes Library District, Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
Background
- Scope and content:
-
Collection includes publications, member rosters, clippings files and administrative materials of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society.
- Biographical / historical:
-
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society began in 1969 and continued until approximately 1981. The goal of the organization was to preserve the natural environment and resources of the coastal area; foster education programs leading to awareness, appreciation and support for the marine environment; and to encourage support of marine sciences. The Society additionally sought to sponsor, plan and develop a shoreline and tideland biological reserve on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
There were 251 charter members of the organization. Membership ranged from students and educators to scientists. The organization held monthly meetings which featured presentations on the natural environment of the Peninsula.
- Processing information:
-
Collection processed and described by Monique Sugimoto March 2017.
- Arrangement:
-
Arranged alphabetically by folder title; thereunder chronologically, with undated materials filed after dated materials.
- Physical location:
- Local History Center
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Societies
Oceanography - Places:
- Palos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.)
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2017-03-08 15:16:48 -0800 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
-
Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the Local History Center for access information.
- Terms of access:
-
The collection is open for research use.
- Preferred citation:
-
[Name of item], Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society Collection (Collection 023). Local History Center, Peninsula Center Library, Palos Verdes Library District, Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
- Location of this collection:
-
701 Silver Spur RoadRolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, US
- Contact:
- (310) 377-9584