Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar Records, 1953-2009

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Summary

Abstract:
The collection contains audiocassettes, printed material, and photographs from the Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar held at Pepperdine University. Audiocassettes range in date from 1986 to 2005 (except 2002), and are recordings of speeches given at the seminars. Printed material includes speaker lists from 1981 to 2006, advertising brochures from various years, an application, and a participation certificate. Photographs depict the seminars from 1953-2009.
Extent:
15.6 Linear Feet 9 Cartons, 10 Audio Cassette Boxes
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar records, Collection no. 0102, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains audiocassettes, printed material, and photographs from the Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar held at Pepperdine University. Audiocassettes range in date from 1986 to 2005 (except 2002), and are recordings of speeches given at the seminars. Printed material includes speaker lists from 1981 to 2006, advertising brochures from various years, an application, and a participation certificate. Photographs deptict the seminar from 1953-2009.

Biographical / historical:

The Southern California Youth Leadership Seminar (YCS) is a five-day seminar for high school juniors, hosted at Pepperdine University. The program was founded in 1977 by Pepperdine's Chancellor Emeritus Charles B. Runnels, and the seminar inspires students to make a personal contribution to America's future. The first program was held in 1978. Approximately 250 students are selected to receive scholarships to attend the program. The tuition and on-campus expenses are funded by The Pilgrim Foundation, the YCS Committee of Endorsement, business leaders, and foundations. Students hear speeches and interact with leaders of society to explore national and world topics.

Acquisition information:
The first group of materials were gathered from University Archives files. A much larger portion was transferred from the President's office in 2019, during the transition from Andy Benton to Jim Gash as President of Pepperdine.
Processing information:

The collection was arranged and described by Jamie Henricks and Lindsey Gant in March, 2013.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in the following two series: Series 1. Audiocassettes, Series 2. Printed Material, and Series 3. Photographs

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], Southern California Youth Citizenship Seminar records, Collection no. 0102, 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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