Esther LaPorta

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Description

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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To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at spcoll@sandiego.edu.

Collection Dates

1938-1999

Collection Size

3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)

Keywords

benefactors, commemorations, presidential inaugurations, presidents' retirement, presidents' spouses

Disciplines

Higher Education | Organization Development

Language

English

Finding Aid Publication Date

2017

Finding Aid Author

Ashley Toutain

Guide to the Esther LaPorta Donor Relations records

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