University Records document the history of the University of San Diego from student organizations to university departments and administration. Records generally include correspondence, meeting minutes, memoranda, policies, and photographs.
Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content. If you wish to view a collection please contact University Archives and Special Collections staff.
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Guide to Commencement Memorabilia collection (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego
The University of San Diego Commencement Memorabilia collection features materials related to commencement ceremonies held at USD. The collection contains fabric banners.
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Guide to the Associated Students records
University of San Diego Associated Students
The Associated Students of the University of San Diego records document the administrative workings of the Associated Students from 1970 to 2006. Records include budget history, constitution and by-laws, event planning materials, meeting minutes, and transition documents. Photographs, scrapbooks, and videos give a glimpse into student life and Associated Students leadership between 1990 and 2008.
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Guide to the Athletics Department records
University of San Diego Athletics Department
This collection contains the historical records of the University of San Diego Athletics Department. Records include administrative memos, meeting minutes, correspondence, programs, and historical information as well as newspaper clippings related to USD athletics. The records document the advancement of the athletics program, including budget planning, notable events such as the reintroduction of the football program and the move to Division I, and documentation of the recreation program that served the broader campus community.
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Guide to the Auxiliary records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego Auxiliary
The University of San Diego Auxiliary was an organization of San Diego area women interested in promoting and raising funds for the University of San Diego. The records of the USD Auxiliary document the administrative functions, event planning and membership of the Auxiliary.
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Guide to the Board of Trustees records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego, San Diego College for Women, and San Diego College for Men
The Board of Trustees acts as the governing body of the University of San Diego. The board holds regular quarterly meetings and special meetings as necessitated by important issues or events. This collection contains the Board of Trustees minutes and related materials reflecting the merger of the San Diego College for Women with the San Diego College for Men and the School of Law in 1972 as well as combined University of San Diego activities through 2016.
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Guide to the Cabinet records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego, University of San Diego Office of the President, and University of San Diego Cabinet
The University of San Diego Cabinet records contain meeting minutes, agendas, and other workshop and reference materials created or used by the Cabinet in the course of regular activities from 1974 to 2017. The Cabinet (also sometimes referred to as the University Cabinet or President's Cabinet) serves as an advisory body to the President and the Board of Trustees on institutional affairs. Their meetings cover topics relating to academics, budgeting, strategic plans and mission statements, as well as other administrative matters as needed.
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Guide to the Center for Community Service-Learning records
University of San Diego Center for Community Service-Learning
The records for the Center for Community Service-Learning document community service practices at the University of San Diego between 1985 and 2008. The majority of the records include committee meeting minutes, planning documents, reports, and publicity materials.
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Guide to the Commencement Program records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego
These records include the planning materials, speech transcripts, programs and invitations for University of San Diego commencements.
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Guide to the Construction records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego
This collection contains construction records for the University of San Diego. Records include architectural drawings, correspondence, photographs, planning information, and reports.
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Guide to the Coordinate Colleges Presidential Search Committee records
University of San Diego
The records of the Coordinate Colleges Presidential Search Committee document the search for the first President of the combined University of San Diego College for Women and College for Men. These records consist mainly of the applicants' files which were categorized as declined, withdrew, and unsuccessful. Also included are the committee meetings, expenses, recommendations, reports and news articles regarding the search committee’s activities.
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Guide to the Department of Ethnic Studies records
Gail Perez
The Department of Ethnic Studies records document the work done by faculty and students to establish an Ethnic Studies program at the University of San Diego. Records include departmental history and reflections written by Dr. Perez, Dr. Labovitz, and students. Information on the Irvine Foundation Grant that was awarded to USD is included. Records also include information gathered about Ethnic Studies programs at other universities, and information about establishment of the United Front Multicultural Center. Video footage, news coverage, and photographs of the November 30, 2000 Walk for Consciousness rally as well as the 2010 San Diego Ethnic Studies Consortium Presents First Annual Ethnic Studies Conference are also included.
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Guide to the Department of Religious Studies records
University of San Diego Department of Religious Studies
These records contain correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes pertaining to the Department of Religious Studies in the early 1970s. The majority of these records pertain to discussions about the Catholicity of the merging USD College for Men and College for Women and general education requirements in religion.
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Guide to the Department of Theatre records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego Department of Theatre
This collection contains scrapbooks that document the activities of Theatre Arts at the University of San Diego. Scrapbooks contain photographs of performers, theatre programs, cast lists, stage design sketches, and newspaper articles. Also included is a member album for the Quem – Quaeritis Theatrical Honor Society.
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Guide to the Educational Opportunity Program records
University of San Diego
These records document the functions of the Educational Opportunity Program at the University of San Diego. Among these materials are publication materials about the EOP, orientation information, correspondence from University administrators about the program, and newspaper clippings regarding minority students at USD.
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Guide to the Esther LaPorta Donor Relations records
Esther LaPorta
Esther LaPorta collected these records during her tenure at the University of San Diego. LaPorta gathered historical records about the founding of USD to provide context during donor events. Correspondence between Bishop Charles Buddy and Mother Rosalie Hill, for example, were used to construct the narrative for the 1999 President's Dinner. Correspondence between Bishop Charles Buddy and members of the Nolan family, articles and manuscripts written about the founding of the San Diego College for Women and the early history of the University of San Diego, and records pertaining to President Author Hughes are also included. Of particular significance are interview transcripts of Author and Marge Hughes. These interviews were conducted in March of 1995 as the Hughes' were preparing to retire from the University.
Documents pertaining to the University of San Diego Capital Campaign, as well as artifacts used to recognize significant donors are also included in these records. Capital Campaign records include reports and evaluations of the campaign.
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Guide to the Father William Shipley papers
William L. Shipley
Father William Shipley taught in the Philosophy Department at the University of San Diego for 45 years. His papers document the merger of the College for Women and College for Men particularly as it affected the Philosophy Departments. Additionally, Shipley's papers include meeting minutes, notes and memoranda from the various committees on which Shipley served as well as records from the Immaculate Heart Seminary and the St. Francis Seminary.
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Guide to the Fiftieth Anniversary records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego Office of Public Relations
The University of San Diego celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its founding with a year of celebrations in 1999. These records consist of planning materials, committee meeting minutes, publications, programs, mailings, speeches, photographs, and videos related to the events held during the 1999 anniversary year.
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Guide to the Founders Gallery Exhibit records
Therese Whitcomb
These records consist of the planning materials, newspaper clippings, and photographs gathered for University of San Diego Founders Gallery exhibits between 1971 and 1993.
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Guide to the Fraternity and Sorority Life records
University of San Diego Fraternity and Sorority Life
This collection includes the plaques, certificates, and trophies awarded to University of San Diego Fraternities and Sororities.
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Guide to the Graduate Council records
University of San Diego School of Graduate and Continuing Education
The Graduate Council records contain the proposal for creating a Graduate Council in the University of San Diego School of Graduate and Continuing Education as well as meeting materials and minutes for the Graduate Council dating 1991-1996.
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Guide to the Graduate Records Office records
University of San Diego
These records contain correspondence and informational materials about the various graduate programs at the University of San Diego. These records document policy and procedural changes undertaken in the various programs largely throughout the 1990s. Course requirements and requirements for admission and graduation make up a large portion of these records.
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Guide to the Guadalajara Summer Program records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego International Center
The Guadalajara Summer Program (active from 1963 to 2010) was one of USD’s longest running study abroad programs. The program focused on providing students with the opportunity to study and learn about a different culture while pursuing their education at USD. This collection includes materials such as program guides, promotional videos, as well brochures explaining course offerings and what to expect while in Mexico.
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Guide to the Honors Convocation records
University of San Diego
The University of San Diego Honors Convocation records consists of Honors Convocation invitations, programs, planning materials, and correspondence for the Honors Convocation from 1961 to 2024.
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Guide to the Human Resources New Employee Orientation records
University of San Diego Human Resources
This collection consists of binder materials from the 1991 New Employee Orientation. Materials include handouts, forms, handbooks, and department information. While some department information is scarce, sections such as the Capital Campaign, Development, and University Relations contain promotional materials and brochures for the University. These records give a snapshot into what New Employees learned at the outset of their time at USD.
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Guide to the Immaculata records
University of San Diego
This collection includes correspondence and historical information about the church of The Immaculata located on the University of San Diego campus.