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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Title: John D. Nicks Jr. Papers
Identifier/Call Number: 0068
Physical Description:
17.5 Linear Feet
(14 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1949-1999
Abstract: The collection includes files accumulated by Nicks and document his career in academia with a particular focus on his time
at Pepperdine. Nicks held many roles at Pepperdine including professor, dean of the Pepperdine School of Business, vice president
of academic affairs, and the vice president of development. Materials found within the collection include correspondence and
administrative files, among others.
Physical Location: Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
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[Box/folder# or item name], John D. Nicks Jr. Papers, Collection no. 0068, Special Collections and University Archives, University
Libraries, Pepperdine University.
John D. Nicks Jr. was born on February 4, 1941, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1963, he graduated from Abilene Christian University
with a bachelor's degree in religion. Nicks met his wife Carolyn, while they were both enrolled at the university, and the
two married on June 2, 1961.
After receiving his bachelor's degree from Abilene Christian University, the family moved to Corvallis, Oregon, where Nicks
served as a minister at a branch of the Church of Christ. While in Oregon, he also earned a doctorate in educational administration
from the University of Oregon.
In 1972, Nicks and his family moved to Agoura, California, when Nicks received a professor of sociology position at Pepperdine
University. He went on to hold various positions at the university including dean of the business school, vice president of
academic affairs, and vice president of development. While at Pepperdine, Nicks also received a master's degree in business
administration.
Nicks was a member of the Church of Christ in Malibu, the Academy of International Business, and the United States Association
for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
He and his wife had three children, David, Steven, and Michael. Nicks passed away on February 13, 1999.
The collection includes materials accumulated by John D. Nicks Jr. and document his 20- plus year career at Pepperdine University.
Nicks held many roles at Pepperdine including professor, dean of the Pepperdine School of Business, vice president of academic
affairs, and the vice president of development. Items include correspondence files and appointment books from the time Nicks
was vice president of academic affairs (1976-1982); teaching materials from his work as a professor at both the University
of Oregon and at Pepperdine (1968-1976); administrative files from the School of Business; and research materials accumulated
by Nicks while pursuing degrees at both the University of Oregon and Pepperdine University.
Materials found within the collection include correspondence, newspaper and article clippings, meeting minutes, financial
records, administrative files, appointment books, conference proceedings, handwritten notes, course evaluations, and student
surveys, among others.
Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management Records, Pepperdine Special Collections and University Archives
collection #0083.
James I. Penrod Papers, Pepperdine Special Collections and University Archives collection #0105.
Pepperdine University Accreditation Collection, Pepperdine Special Collections and University Archives collection #0074.
The collection was arranged and described by Andrea Oates, Special Collections and University Archives Intern, under the
supervision of Katie Richardson in April, 2013.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials were donated by Carolyn Nicks, the wife of John D. Nicks Jr., in 2011.
The collection is arranged in the following series: 1. Correspondence; Series 2. Appointment Books/ Calendars; Series 3. Subject
Files; Series 4. Teaching Materials; and Series 5. Research Materials.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
College administrators -- United States -- History
Correspondence
Education, Higher -- California
Administrative records
Christian education
Appointment books
Malibu (Calif.) -- History -- 20th century
Universities and colleges -- California -- History
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University. School of Professional Studies
Penrod, James I.
Seaver College
Nicks, John D., Jr.
Graziadio School of Business and Management
Churches of Christ