Pister (Karl S.) Papers, 1948-2011

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Karl S. Pister papers
Dates:
1948-2011
Creators:
Pister, Karl S., 1925-2022
Extent:
38 linear feet (30 cartons, 1 flat box)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Karl S. Pister papers, BANC MSS 2004/116, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

Consists of correspondence, lectures, grant proposals, and course materials relating to Karl Pister's career as professor and dean in the UC Berkeley Department of Engineering. Also includes some material documenting Professor Pister's tenure as UC Santa Cruz Chancellor from 1991-1996.

Biographical / historical:

Professor and former dean of the UC Berkeley Department of Engineering. From 1991-1996, Pister served as Chancellor, UC Santa Cruz.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Karl S. Pister, 2003-2004; additions gift of Kristofer Pister, 2024.
Processing information:

Original 2003-2004 accession and 2024 addition processed at baseline level 2, which means physical arrangement of the collection remains as received by donors and descripton consists of a collection-level record with flat container listing. Original print container listing from 2003-2004 accession combined with container listing for 2024 additions, encoded in EAD, and enhanced with notes by processing archivist Lara Michels.

Physical location:
Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
DACS

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Lara Michels and Jaime Henderson
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-05-02 16:46:29 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Karl S. Pister papers, BANC MSS 2004/116, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481