Pepperdine University Alumni Records, 1958-2015

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Summary

Abstract:
The materials in this collection are items created by and collected from the Pepperdine University Alumni Association between 1958 and 2016, including printed material, memorabilia, alumni directories, and photographs. The Alumni Association is comprised of graduates from Pepperdine University's five schools (George Pepperdine College/Seaver College, the Graziadio School of Business and Management, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, the School of Law, and the School of Public Policy). The collection also includes materials created by and for the university's Alumni Affairs office, as well alumni departments of the individual schools.
Extent:
14.75 Linear Feet (13 boxes, 2 oversize books)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Pepperdine University Alumni records, Collection no. 0056, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains printed materials (including programs, invitations, and other items), reunion booklets, directories, video tapes, and photographs created by and collected from events and fundraising initiatives held by the Pepperdine University Alumni Association and Alumni Affairs offices. Items are primarily paper, but also include photographs, VHS tapes, photo albums, slides, oversize military honor books, and memorabilia such as pins and patches. Items range in date from 1958 to 2010.

Biographical / historical:

The Pepperdine University Alumni Association is composed of more than 80,000 graduates of Pepperdine's five schools: George Pepperdine College/Seaver College, the Graziadio School of Business and Management, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, the School of Law, and the School of Public Policy. The Alumni Association was started in 1944, by former Pepperdine student (and later professor, and dean of the School of Education) Olaf H. Tegner. Students automatically become members of the Alumni Association upon graduation. The Pepperdine University Alumni Association was formed to promote interaction between the University and its alumni, students, parents, and friends through events, regional programs, benefits, and services.

Recurring events include get-togethers and viewing of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, Waves Weekend (formerly called Homecoming), alumni banquets and award dinners, and others.

In addition to the Alumni Association, the university also has a university-wide Alumni Affairs office, as well as Alumni affairs/advancement departments within each individual school.

Acquisition information:
Some material originated from the University Archives general files (such as the directories, programs and brochures, videos, and other items) and was combined with material donated from the Alumni Association in approximately 1999 (including photographs, photograph albums, and some memorabilia). Copies of letters given to the graduating class of 1952, owned by class member Jim Armstrong, were donated by his wife, Mrs. Armstrong.
Processing information:

The collection was arranged and described by Jamie Henricks and Jessica Geiser in August 2012. Photographs were added in June, 2015 by Kelsey Knox.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in the following series: 1. Printed Material and Memorabilia; 2. Reunion Booklets; 3. Alumni Directories; 4. Video Tapes; 5. Photographs, Photograph Albums, and Slides.

Physical location:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Pepperdine University Alumni records, Collection no. 0056, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Location of this collection:
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4786, US
Contact:
(310) 506-4323
specialcollections@pepperdine.edu
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