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Guide to the University of California, Santa Barbara, Arts and Lectures Records
UArch 16
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Title: University of California, Santa Barbara, Arts and Lectures Records
Dates: ca. 1955-2013
Bulk Dates: 1968-1989
Collection number: UArch 16
Creator:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Arts and Lectures
Collection Size:
ca. 45 linear feet
(57 document boxes, 12 oversize flat boxes, 369 audiotapes) and 1 map cabinet drawer.
Repository:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Library.
Dept. of Special Collections
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Abstract: The UCSB Arts and Lectures records contain individual files relating to lectures, performances, film series and other events
arranged and/or sponsored by the committee, as well as general files on press releases, calendars and programs, and other
materials.
Physical location: Del Sur, University Archives, 24A (Series I-IV); 30B (Series V); Annex 2 (Series VI).
Languages:
English
None; Some materials stored off-site, advance notice required for retrieval.
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.
University of California, Santa Barbara, Arts and Lectures Records. UArch 16. Department of Special Collections, Davidson
Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Bulk of materials transferred from Arts and Lectures in 2004. Merged with other Arts and Lectures holdings in 2008. Audio
merged from University Archives Recordings in 2010. Additional materials received periodically.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection contains individual files relating to lectures, performances, film series and other events arranged and/or
sponsored by Arts and Lectures (previously known as the Committee on Arts and Lectures), as well as general files on press
releases, calendars and programs, a large collection of posters, and audio recordings of some events. Audiotapes from University
Archives Recordings were added to this guide in 2010. The collection is generally arranged chronologically by school year.
Series I, Dated files, contains Arts and Lectures event and committee meeting files arranged chronologically. Files contain correspondence, publicity
information, budgets, minutes, and other materials relating to individual events and committee proceedings. Arranged chronologically.
Series II, Alphabetical film files, contains summaries of films shown by Arts and Lectures over the years arranged alphabetically by title (addition, April 2011).
Series III, Related groups and events, contains flyers, calendars, etc. from groups such as the Santa Barbara Symphony and the Natural History Museum on related
and/or cosponsored events.
Series IV, Undated/miscellaneous files, contains general files on Regents' Lecturers, inactive correspondence with possible visiting lecturers and performers, undated
flyers, programs, etc. Materials generally from 1957-1980.
Series V, Oversize, contains posters, flyers, calendars and other oversize materials relating to Arts and Lectures events, arranged chronologically.
Materials housed in boxes and map cabinet drawers.
Series VI, Audio, contains open reel and cassette tapes of some Arts and Lectures-sponsored events, such as lectures, panels, interview, etc.
Many but not all tapes have corresponding files. There are some discrepancies in lecture titles and/or dates between the audio
and lecture files. Listed alphabetically by speaker/performer.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
University of California, Santa Barbara. Committee on Arts and Lectures
University of California, Santa Barbara. Arts and Lectures
Bound copies of Arts & Lectures events records from 1970 to 1978 shelved with the manuscript collection in University Archives,
Departments.
Also in University Archives:
- Public Information Office (PIO) Subject files, UArch 12 - Files on performances, concerts, etc.
- Department of Women's Physical Education scrapbooks, UArch 95 - Scrapbooks of dance concerts.
- Music Department collection, UArch 83.
In Special Collections:
- Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions collection, Mss 18 - A few files on some CSDI programs cosponsored by Arts and Lectures. This collection is stored off-site, advance notice required for retrieval.
- Film Press Kit collection, PA Mss 39 - Many films featured in collection were shown by Arts and Lectures. This collection is stored off-site, advance notice required for retrieval.
Arts & Lectures maintains a website with past and upcoming calendars of events:
https://artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/