Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- University of San Diego Auxiliary records
- Dates:
- 1957-1999
- Creators:
- University of San Diego. Auxiliary
- Abstract:
- The University of San Diego Auxiliary was an organization of San Diego area women interested in promoting and raising funds for the University of San Diego. The records of the USD Auxiliary document the administrative functions, event planning and membership of the Auxiliary.
- Extent:
- 3.5 Linear Feet (2 record cartons, 1 letter sized doc box, and 1 oversized box)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, [Collection Title], Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections. [Date accessed.]
Background
- Scope and content:
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The records of the University of San Diego Auxiliary document the administrative functions, event planning and membership of the Auxiliary. Administrative materials include various versions of the organizations by-laws; a copy of the 1957 articles of incorporation; and board meeting minutes. Event planning materials include correspondence, programs, invitations, publicity, and financial information related to various events that the Auxiliary planned. The majority of these relate to the Deans' Ball and the Fashion Show. Membership information largely includes lists of Auxiliary members as well as newspaper clippings related to Auxiliary functions and membership.
Some materials throughout this collection are related to the Alcalá Guild which joined the USD Auxiliary in 1971.
Also included are a scrapbook of newspaper clippings and photographs pertaining to the USD Auxiliary as well as a photograph album from an event commemorating 40 years of service.
- Biographical / historical:
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The University of San Diego Auxiliary was founded in 1957 by Bishop Charles F. Buddy. Comprised of San Diego area women, Bishop Buddy's intention for the organization was to have "women closely associated with the University." As a volunteer, nonprofit, nonpolitical, and nonsectarian corporation, the goal of the USD Auxiliary was to raise funds to support scholarships and academic programs, sponsor activities, and stimulate interest in the University of San Diego. This was accomplished through membership fees and a variety of events held throughout the year. Among the events held by the Auxiliary was the Deans' Ball, the Fashion Show, and the Christmas Luncheon. The Auxiliary also held member events and conducted campus tours. In 1997, the Auxiliary began the process of restructuring the organization which included a new name, mission, and new format for activities.
The Alcalá Guild was a sister organization founded in 1959. The Guild comprises mothers of USD students and wives of USD faculty and alumni who joined together to support the College for Men. With the merging of the College for Women and the College for Men, the Alcalá Guild joined the USD Auxiliary in 1971. The Guild's final event as a solo organization was the Christmas Luncheon of 1970.
- Processing information:
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Scrapbook and photo album were identified and added to the collection in 2019.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-12-09 11:56:26 -0800 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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University of San Diego Auxiliary records are the physical property of the University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections. Copyright, except in cases where material has passed into the public domain, belongs to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns.
- Preferred citation:
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[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, [Collection Title], Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections. [Date accessed.]
- Location of this collection:
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5998 Alcalá ParkSan Diego, CA 92110 2492, US
- Contact:
- (619) 260-2730