Overview of the Collection
Historical Note
Scope and Content Note
Arrangement
Preferred citation
Processing Information
Related Material
Index Terms
Overview of the Collection
Title:
University of San Diego Auxiliary records
Date (inclusive): 1957-1999
Collection number: USDA_2008_002
Creator: University of San Diego Auxiliary
Extent:
4 boxes (3.5 linear feet)
Repository:
University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections
Copley Library
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
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.
Languages:
English
Historical Note
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.
Scope and Content Note
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.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into five series:
Access Information
This collection is open for research.
Preferred citation
[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, University of San Diego Auxiliary collection, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives
and Special Collections.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Tessie Camina in 2008. Further processing was conducted by Ashley Toutain in 2016.
Scrapbook and photo album were identified and added to the collection in 2019.
Related Material
University of San Diego Auxiliary Newsletters, 1968-1996
(Call No. LD4881.S1565 A176);
University of San Diego Auxiliary Booklets, 1969-1998
(Call No. LD4881.S1565 A17) containing event lists, by-laws, and lists of members; and the
Alcalá Guild Newsletter, March 1969
(Call No. LD4881.S1565 A1423 1969) are also available in the University Archives.
Index Terms
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Maher, Leo T.
Hughes, Author E.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
University of San Diego Auxiliary
University of San Diego
Alcalá Guild
Subjects and Indexing Terms
San Diego (Calif.)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Fashion Shows.
fund raising
societies
