Charles H. Graves Image Collection, 1963-1967

Collection context

Summary

Abstract:
A 35mm color slide show and 16mm color film documentary of the early history (1963-1967) of the University of California, San Diego, created by Charles Graves. The two formats were photographed nearly simultaneously and include the construction and dedication of Revelle College, social and political activities of the first undergraduate class, the first Watermelon Drop, and the inauguration of John Galbraith, UC San Diego's second chancellor. The images also document the natatorium construction, Camp Matthews and the dedication of Bonner Hall. The film version has been reformatted to VHS videotape and digitized.
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet (2 archives boxes)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Charles H. Graves Image Collection. MSS 303. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.

Background

Scope and content:

A 35mm color slide show and 16mm color film documentary by Charles Graves entitled University of California, San Diego: The Beginning, showing the early history (1963-1967) of UC San Diego. The two formats were photographed nearly simultaneously and include the construction and dedication of Revelle College, social and political activities of the first undergraduate class, the first Watermelon Drop, and the inauguration of John Galbraith, UC San Diego's second chancellor. The images also document the natatorium construction, Camp Matthews and the dedication of Bonner Hall. The film version has been reformatted to VHS videotape and digitized.

Arranged in two series: 1) SLIDES and 2) FILM.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Graves, a physician from La Jolla, California, photographed the early development of UC San Diego.

Acquisition information:
Acquired 1990.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

Publication rights are held by the Regents of the University of California.

Preferred citation:

Charles H. Graves Image Collection. MSS 303. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.

Location of this collection:
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0175
La Jolla, CA 92093-0175, US
Contact:
(858) 534-2533