University of California, Santa Barbara, Office of Public Information Biographical Files, 1931-2011, bulk 1950s-1970s

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Summary

Creators:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Office of Public Information
Abstract:
The UCSB Office of Public Information biographical files contain clippings, press releases, photographs, some correspondence and other materials relating to UCSB faculty, staff, administrators, and other prominent individuals associated with the university.
Extent:
21.8 linear feet (54.5 document boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

University of California, Santa Barbara, Office of Public Information Biographical Files. UArch 11. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Background

Scope and content:

The biographical files contain clippings, press releases, photographs, some correspondence and other materials relating to UCSB faculty, staff, administrators, and other prominent individuals associated with UCSB, as collected by the UCSB Office of Public Information, now known as the Office of Public Affairs. Most files are for earlier – rather than current – faculty, staff, and administrators. The collection is arranged alphabetically by last name. Some later clippings have been added by Special Collections to enhance the bio files.

Arrangement

Series I, Biographical files, contains biographical materials compiled and collected by the Office of Public Information on individuals associated with the university.

Series II, Photographs, contains photos and/or negatives of many of the individuals in the biographical files. This series is shelved separately in the University Archives Photographs section.

Acquisition information:
Transfer from the UCSB Office of Public Affairs, various dates to ca. 1998. Materials added by Special Collections in 2011.
Physical location:
Del Sur, University Archives, 27B (Series I); 28B (Series II).
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:

University of California, Santa Barbara, Office of Public Information Biographical Files. UArch 11. 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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