University of California, Santa Barbara, Institute of Environmental Stress collection, 1938-1992, bulk 1963-1980

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Title:
University of California, Santa Barbara, Institute of Environmental Stress collection
Dates:
1938-1992, bulk 1963-1980
Creators:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Institute of Environmental Stress and Horvath, Steven M.
Abstract:
The Institute of Environmental Stress, established February 1965, is an interdepartmental organization providing broad coverage of the borderline fields that relate human function to the complex and changing environments to which man and other organisms are continuously exposed. The University of California, Santa Barbara, Institute of Environmental Stress collection contains 36 boxes or 15 linear feet of materials pertaining to the Institute of Environmental Stress between 1938-1992 with the bulk of the material from 1963-1980.
Extent:
15 Linear Feet; (36 boxes: 36 document boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of Item], University of California, Santa Barbara, Institute of Environmental Stress Collection, UArch 75. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara

Background

Scope and content:

The University of California, Santa Barbara, Institute of Environmental Stress collection contains 36 boxes or 15 linear feet of materials pertaining to the Institute of Environmental Stress between 1938-1992 with the bulk of the material from 1963-1980. The collection is seperated into two series the Institute of Environment Stress and the Steven Horvarth papers. This first series contains proposals, reports, notebooks, publications, research data, journal articles and slides pertaining to administrative and research functions of the institution. The second series pertains to Steven Horvath a prominant pioneer in establishing the Institute of Environmental Stress at UC Santa Barbara and consists of biographical materials, photographs, writings, notes, administrative history, reports, correspondence, records and other planning materials.

Biographical / historical:

"The Institute of Environmental Stress, established February 1965, is an interdepartmental organization providing broad coverage of the borderline fields that relate human function to the complex and changing environments to which man and other organisms are continuously exposed. Its primary purpose is to further fundamental research of an interdisciplinary nature towards an understanding of the adaptive potentials of organisms. These goals are being accomplished by undertaking research in the many fields relating to problems of function and organization, by contributing to the training of investigators for independent research, and by developing and disseminating information regarding these processes in the interest of the social and scientific communities. It provides facilities and support for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctorate research. The areas of research covered involve not only the external environmental stresses but are also concerned with the aging process, exercise, cardio-respiratory diseases, medial engineering, and neurophysiology. The Institute is also the center for the local unit of the Regional Medical Program for Cancer, Heart Disease, and Stroke. The disciplines involved in Institute activities come from the biological, medical, and behavioral sciences. The University departments presently represented are Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Health Services, Nutrition, Physical Education, and Psychology."

From "Institute of Environmental Stress," Nov. 1970, folder 4.

Acquisition information:
The Institute of Environmental Stress collection was a gift given to UCSB in December 2024. The Steven Horvath papers were a transfer from the University of California, San Diego in 2025.
Arrangement:

The University of California, Santa Barbara, Institute of Environmental Stress collection is arranged in two series:

  • Series 1: Institute of Environmental Stress
  • Series 2: Steven Horvath papers

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Collection processed and arranged by Jake Robin, 2026. Finding aid prepared by Jake Robin, 2026.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-08-05 11:55:01 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the collection and physical objects belong to the Regents of the University of California acting through the Department of Special Research Collections at the UCSB Library. All applicable literary rights, including copyright to the collection and physical objects, are protected under Chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code and are retained by the creator and the copyright owner, heir(s), or assigns.

All requests to reproduce, quote from, or otherwise reuse collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Department of Special Research Collections at UCSB at special@ucsb.edu. Consent is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California acting through the Department of Special Research Collections at UCSB as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s), or assigns. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or their assigns for permission to publish where the UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of Item], University of California, Santa Barbara, Institute of Environmental Stress Collection, UArch 75. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara 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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