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Title: Pepperdine University Convocations, Founder's Day and Presidential Inaugurations collection
Identifier/Call Number: 0072
Contributing Institution:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Physical Description:
2.94 linear feet
(4 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1958-2006
Abstract: The collection documents convocation programs at Pepperdine, annual Founder's Day ceremonies, and the inaugurations of Pepperdine
presidents. Materials include programs, invitations, speech transcripts, general information, photographs, and audio and video
recordings of particular events. Items in the collection range from 1958 to 2006.
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[Box/folder# or item name], Pepperdine University Convocations, Founder's Day and Presidential Inaugurations collection, Collection
no. 0072, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials were collected from the University Archives files.
From its beginning, Pepperdine has included regular assemblies where students gather to worship, hear engaging speakers encourage
and challenge them with God's word, and learn more about how they can make a difference in this world. Chapel and convocation
programs are the contemporary connection to this integral aspect of Pepperdine's Christian mission. All Seaver undergraduate
students are required to attend the equivalent of one convocation program each week.
Founder's Day is a specific type of convocation meant to serve as the opening celebration of the new academic year, and also
allows students, faculty, staff and alumni an opportunity to look back on the humble beginnings of the university.The first
Founder's Day convocation of George Pepperdine College took place on October 5, 1964, on the original Los Angeles campus,
27 years after the college opened and two years after Mr. Pepperdine's 1962 passing. The tradition continues each year on
the Malibu campus of Pepperdine University, commemorated on the Wednesday closest to September 21 in honor of the college's
historic 1937 day of dedication.
Historical information on convocation taken from the Pepperdine University website. Information on Founder's Day was taken
from the 2012 Founder's Day program.
The collection consists of items related to Founder's Day celebrations, general convocations, and presidential inaugurations.
Materials in the collection include programs, invitations, speech transcripts, general information, photographs, and audio
and video recordings of particular events. Items in the collection range from 1958 to 2006.
The collection is arranged into the following three series:
- Series 1: Founder's Day
- Series 2: General Convocations
- Series 3: Presidential Inaugurations
More information on Pepperdine presidents and their inaugurations may be found in their personal collections (the Andrew Benton
papers, the David Davenport papers, the Howard A. White papers, and the M. Norvel and Helen Young papers.) Speeches from some
of these events may be found in the Pepperdine University Speeches collection.
The collection was arranged and described by Jessica Geiser and Jamie Henricks in January, 2013. A folder list was added
by Lindsey Gant in January, 2013.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Benton, Andrew K.
Davenport, David, 1950-
Pepperdine College.
Pepperdine University.
White, Howard A. (Howard Ashley), 1913-
Young, M. Norvel (Matt Norvel), 1915-
Audiocassettes
Christian universities and colleges--United States--History
College presidents--California--Malibu
Compact discs
Invitation cards
Photographs
Programs
Speeches, addresses, etc., American--United States
Universities and colleges--California--Malibu--History
Videocassettes