University of California, Santa Barbara, Arts and Lectures records, circa 1955-2013, bulk 1968-1989

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Summary

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.
Extent:
45 Linear Feet (60 document boxes, 19 oversize flat boxes, 369 audiotapes and 1 map cabinet drawer)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. University of California, Santa Barbara, Arts and Lectures Records. UArch 16. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Acquisition information:
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.
Arrangement:

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.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

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:

[Identification of item]. University of California, Santa Barbara, Arts and Lectures Records. UArch 16. 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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