Pepperdine Volunteer Center Records
Scope and Content
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center Records is composed primarily of photographs, negatives, and slides that document the programming and events of the Volunteer Center. The collection also contains printed materials including notebooks, yearbooks, and scrapbooks and audiovisual materials primarily in the forms of mini DV cassettes, DVDs, and VHS cassettes. The collection contains materials from the organization's creation in 1988 and spanning to materials produced in 2009. Many of the materials within the collection center on Step Forward Day, an annual event hosted by the Volunteer Center. Other materials document additional programming and events as well as the Pepperdine Volunteer Center staff.
Dates
- Creation: 1988 - 2015
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Historical note
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center was established in 1988 as a way for students to become involved in community outreach and service. The organization offers Pepperdine University's students opportunities to participate in weekly or monthly programs, including Tutoring Plus, Special Equestrian Riding Therapy, and the Senior Citizen Connection program. Additionally, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center also sponsors annual events aimed at engaging Pepperdine University students in service work. Every September since its creation in 1988, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center has hosted Step Forward Day, where students participate in day-long service opportunities in local areas. Though some of the organization's programs have changed throughout time, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center continues to provide Pepperdine University students with opportunities to participate in outreach and service within their communities.
Full Extent
8.72 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center was established in 1988. The collection contains photographs, printed materials, and audiovisual materials documenting and describing key events and programming led by the organization from its creation in 1988 to 2009.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into the following series: 1. Photographs, Negatives, and Slides; 2. Printed Materials; and 3. Audiovisual Materials.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was transferred to Special Collections and University Archives by Samantha Ellis, Administrative Assistant for the Volunteer Center, on December 10, 2014.
Processing Information note
The collection was arranged and described by Annalisa Silberkleit under the supervision of Katie Richardson in March, 2015.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- The Finding Aid of the Pepperdine Volunteer Center Records
- Author
- Annalisa Silberkleit and Katie Richardson
- Date
- March 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Pepperdine University, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu 90263-4786 USA
(310) 506-4323
specialcollections@pepperdine.edu