Guide to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society Collection 023

Monique Sugimoto

Palos Verdes Library District, Peninsula Center Library. Local History Center.

2017-03-08

701 Silver Spur Road

Rolling Hills Estates, California 90274

localhistory@pvld.org

URL: http://www.pvld.org/localhistory

Language of Material: English

Contributing Institution: Palos Verdes Library District, Peninsula Center Library. Local History Center.

Title: Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society Collection

Creator: Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society

Identifier/Call Number: 023

Physical Description: .5 Cubic Feet .5 legal document box

Date (inclusive): 1969-1981

Physical Location: Local History Center

Abstract: Collection includes subject files and publications of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the Local History Center for access information.

Conditions Governing Use

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.

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.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by folder title; thereunder chronologically, with undated materials filed after dated materials.

Scope and Contents

Collection includes publications, member rosters, clippings files and administrative materials of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Oceanographic Society.

Processing Information

Collection processed and described by Monique Sugimoto March 2017.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Palos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.)

Societies

Oceanography

Box 1

Bylaws 1973

Scope and Contents

Includes original bylaws as adopted April 16, 1969 and revised in 1973.

Box 1

Charter member file 1969

Scope and Contents

Includes solicitation letters to join the Society as a charter member and letters sent by charter members when they became members.

Box 1

Docent program files 1970; 1981

Box 1

Membership materials 1969-1970

Scope and Contents

Includes member application forms, 1970 membership card, and member application mailers.

Box 1

Membership rosters 1969-1976

Scope and Contents

Includes list of charter members and general members.

Box 1

Monthly newsletter 1976-1978

Box 1

News clippings 1968-1981

Scope and Contents

Includes clippings from the Rolling Hills Herald, Daily Breeze and Los Angeles Times.

Box 1

Peninsula Oceanographer 1969-1975 (with gaps)

Scope and Contents

Includes 8 issues of the bimonthly publication.

Box 1

Photographs n.d.

Scope and Contents

Includes one photograph of the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club.

Box 1

Program fliers 1970-1980 (with gaps)

Box 1

Scholarship Committee meeting file 1981 May 14

Scope and Contents

Includes a meeting agenda to discuss the formation of a scholarship committee.

Box 1

Society stationary

Box OVERSIZE PHOTO BOX 1, folder 1

Logo contest drawings 1969

Scope and Contents

Includes a drawing by Chris Consani and one by Walt Hopmans, both of whom received honorable mention awards.