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UC San Diego. Office of the Chancellor. Calendar Notebooks (Atkinson)
RSS 0005  
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    Languages: English
    Contributing Institution: Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
    9500 Gilman Drive
    La Jolla 92093-0175
    Title: UC San Diego. Office of the Chancellor. Calendar Notebooks (Atkinson)
    Identifier/Call Number: RSS 0005
    Physical Description: 1.2 Linear feet (3 archives boxes)
    Date (inclusive): 1980 - 1995
    Abstract: The Office of the Chancellor calendar notebooks includes administrative daily and month calendars for Chancellor Richard C. Atkinson, created by Executive Secretary Dorothy Keffala, 1980-1995. The calendar notebooks document the daily activities coordinating the Chancellor's meeting, travelling, and organizational schedules.

    Administrative History

    The position of Executive Secretary, now titled Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, provides support and advice to the Chancellor on a wide range of issues involving the highest level of administrative work. This position serves as primary contact for the Chancellor, manages the Chancellor's day-to-day schedule, plans and coordinates the Chancellor's extensive travel schedule and undertakes unique special projects, as assigned by the Associate Chancellor/Chief of Staff on behalf of the Chancellor. Dorothy Keffala was the Executive Secretary for Chancellor William McElroy, and majorally under Chancellor Richard Atkinson.

    Preferred Citation

    UC San Diego. Office of the Chancellor Calendar Notebooks (Atkinson), RSS 5. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

    Scope and Content

    The Office of the Chancellor Calendar Notebooks documents the day-to-day administrative activities of the Chancellor, supported by Executive Secretary Dorothy Keffala. The majority of the files are during the tenure of Chancellor Richard Atkinson. The materials include daily and month calendars, appointment books, meeting discussion items, notebooks with detailed references and notes, and telephone logbooks. Also included are materials about the history of UCSD.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    University of California, San Diego. Office of the Chancellor
    Atkinson, Richard C.
    University of California, San Diego
    McElroy, William David, 1917-1999