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California -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Danny (Dan) Anders Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0196
Abstract

Charles Danny (Dan) Anders (1936-1999) was a preaching minister in Churches of Christ in Texas and California. The Charles Danny (Dan) Anders Papers documents the activities of Dan Anders during his tenure as the preaching minister of the Malibu Church of Christ at Pepperdine University from 1985-1998, as well aspects of his study and ministry from 1960-1985. The collection contains correspondence, photos, written and recorded sermons, and his study and research materials.

Dates: 1954-1998

Glenn S. Dumke Collection of Western Americana

 Collection
Identifier: 0194
Abstract

Glenn Dumke was a prominent leader for the development and growth of higher education as well as a passionate educator and scholar of Western American and Hispanic history. His collection features pottery and basketry that is presumed to be from the Chumash tribe.

Dates: Undated

Marylin Hudson Collection on Round Table West

 Collection
Identifier: 0155
Abstract

The Marylin Hudson Collection on Round Table West is a collection of the history and life of both Marylin Hudson and the non-profit literary organization, Round Table West.The collection includes Marylin Hudson's personal papers, including her writings, as well as documentation surrounding the existence and events of Round Table West.

Dates: 1941-2010

Edwards H. Metcalf Collection of Playing Cards

 Collection
Identifier: 0206
Abstract Edwards H. Metcalf was a collector, Pepperdine University board member, and grandson of Henry Edwards Huntington (a railroad tycoon and founder of the Huntington Library, Art Gallery, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, CA). While he was a T.E. Lawrence enthusiast, his collections were diverse, including a collection of vintage playing cards. This collection was donated to Pepperdine University Libaries - Special Collections and University Archives after his death. The decks range in dates...
Dates: 1800-1950

Marnie Duke Mitze Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0190
Abstract

The collection contain various subject files kept by Marnie Duke Mitze during her time at Pepperdine, from 1992-2019, as a Managing Director and then Chief of Staff. The types of material include correspondence, administrative documents and forms, studies, plans for events and trips, third-party reports, and official Pepperdine pamphlets and CDs related to special events.

Dates: 1976-2019

National Lectureship of Churches of Christ Recordings

 Collection — Box 1, Reel: 1-7
Identifier: 0212
Abstract

The National Lectureship of Churches of Christ is an annual lecture series with fellowship and preaching for predominantly African American Church of Christ congregations. This collection includes recordings of the sermons from the National Lectureship in 1960. Some of the speakers on the tapes: Levi Kennedy, A.C. Payne, a "Brother Riley", R.N. Hogan, P.F. Kuykendall, J.S. Winston, Luke Miller, and Marshall Keeble.

Dates: 1960

Elaine Neale Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0204
Abstract

Elaine Neale was born and raised in Agoura, Calif. This collection includes land deeds, postcards, pamphlets, maps, news clippings, and photographs primarily related to the Neale family business, the Agoura Market, and longstanding local landmark Neale's oak tree.

Dates: 1940-2004, bulk 1970's

Elinor Oswald Collection of Southern California Tourism Ephemera

 Collection
Identifier: 0007
Abstract

The collection includes a wide variety of tourist ephemera relating to Elinor Oswald’s professional career as a tour guide. The bulk of the collection consists of brochures, maps, artist files, travel books, magazine articles, newspaper clippings, itineraries, business records, photographs, slides, negatives, and other materials that helped Elinor plan the tours. The materials date from 1968 to 2009.

Dates: 1968 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1972 - 1995

Palo Alto Church of Christ Records

 Collection
Identifier: 0203
Abstract

The Palo Alto Church of Christ met in Palo Alto, California from 1961-2017. This collection contains financial and various church records, materials from the church's 25th and 50th anniversary celebrations, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and photos.

Dates: 1961-2019

Pepperdine University Office of the Provost, Darryl Tippens Records

 Collection
Identifier: 0183
Abstract

The collection contains subject files kept by the Office of the Provost, during Darryl Tippens residency as Provost. Though Tippens was only Provost from 2001 to 2014, records date from 1975-2015. The types of material include correspondence, reports, manuals, administrative documents, plans for events and large projects, and general documents about or related to activity at Pepperdine University.

Dates: 1974-2015