University of California, Santa Barbara, Office of Public Information, Isla Vista / Student Unrest Subject Files, 1955-2003, bulk 1968-1972

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Summary

Creators:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Office of Public Information and University of California, Santa Barbara. Office of Public Affairs
Abstract:
The Isla Vista / Student Unrest subject files contain clippings, memos, reports, correspondence, photos, and other documents on subject matter relating to Isla Vista and UCSB students, compiled by the Office of Public Information, now known as the Office of Public Affairs. The files relate particularly to student unrest, including the Bank of America burning and Isla Vista riots, ethnic studies protests, the North Hall incident, Isla Vista incorporation issues, and the Faculty Club bombing.
Extent:
2.6 linear feet (6.5 document boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item description, folder title, box number]. University of California, Santa Barbara, Public Information Office, Isla Vista / Student Unrest Subject Files. UArch 36. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Background

Scope and content:

From the Office of Public Affairs website, http://www.ia.ucsb.edu/pa/index.shtml:

"The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for telling the exciting and important story of UC Santa Barbara to the general public and our campus community. By working with local, regional, and national print and electronic news media, the office strives to generate press coverage of the extraordinary development of UCSB as a leading research institution and of the people, programs, events, and activities that distinguish the campus. In addition to its public information and press relations functions, the office designs and maintains the UCSB web site, produces major university publications, and publishes 93106, the fortnightly faculty and staff newspaper."

The Isla Vista / Student Unrest files contain clippings, memos, reports, correspondence, photos, and other documents on subject matter relating to Isla Vista and UCSB students, compiled by the Office of Public Information, now known as the Office of Public Affairs. The files relate particularly to student unrest, including the Bank of America burning and Isla Vista riots, ethnic studies protests, the North Hall incident, Isla Vista incorporation issues, and the Faculty Club bombing.

Arrangement

The collection contains the following series:

Series I, Chronological files, contains mainly clippings related to student unrest and other Isla Vista news subjects, arranged chronologically, ca. 1955-1975.

Series II, Alphabetical files, contains clippings, memos and other materials relating to Isla Vista subjects, arranged alphabetically.

Acquisition information:
Transfer from UCSB Office of Public Affairs.
Physical location:
Del Sur, University Archives, 27A.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

None.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Item description, folder title, box number]. University of California, Santa Barbara, Public Information Office, Isla Vista / Student Unrest Subject Files. UArch 36. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Location of this collection:
UC Santa Barbara Library
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
Contact:
(805) 893-3062
special@library.ucsb.edu
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