UC San Diego. Revelle College. Office of the Provost records, 1965-2025 (bulk 1965-1998) (RSS 1110)

Extent: 0.4 Linear feet (1 archives box and 1 oversize folder), + 32.1 GB of digital files

Digital Content

Digital files from this collection can be viewed by using the search term "Revelle College. Office of the Provost records" on the UC San Diego Digital Collections website. In addition, the digital files are viewable directly through a link in the container list.

The records of Revelle College, the first established college at UCSD, contain published materials produced by the Office of the Provost. The publications, including commencement programs, newsletters, and handbooks were produced as informational and educational brochures for current and/or prospective students, and their parents. Additionally, the records contain miscellaneous photographs and event video.

Revelle College, named after oceanographer and founder Roger Revelle in 1964, was the first college established at UCSD. The first provost of Revelle College was Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine chemist Edward D. Goldberg. The college is known for emphasizing well-rounded general education requirements, ensuring that students graduating from the college experience a wide array of subjects. Revelle College is also known for the annual Watermelon Drop event, started in 1965, which announces and celebrates the end of the Spring Quarter.

SERIES 1: PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS

The PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS series contains images of events including the dedication of the Richard Fleischner sculpture "La Jolla Project" and a Founder's luncheon with Roger Revelle and Clark Kerr. Additionally, this series contains a digital video recording of an events hosted as part of the 60th Anniversary of Revelle College.

SERIES 2: PUBLICATIONS

The PUBLICATIONS, arranged alphabetically, were produced by the Office of the Provost and represent informational brochures for new and current students about topics such as student residence hall conduct and quarterly term calendars. The series also includes commencement programs from 1968-1992.

For additional related material, see UC San Diego Office of the Chancellor Subject Files, RSS 1. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.

Container List

PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS

Box 1 Folder 15
Miscellaneous photographs of the dedication of the Richard Fleischner sculpture "La Jolla Project" including Roger Revelle and Clark Kerr, 1984

PUBLICATIONS

Box 1 Folder 1
The Blurb, 1975
Box 1 Folder 2
Commencement Exercises - Invitations, 1973-1997
Box 1 Folder 3
Commencement Exercises - Programs, 1968-1982
Box 1 Folder 4
Convocations, 1967-1977
Box 1 Folder 5
Dedication, 1965
Box 1 Folder 6
Freshmen Orientation Handbook

Includes issues: 1967-68, 1972-73.

Box 1 Folder 7
Freshmen Summer Orientation Program, 1968-1992
Box 1 Folder 8
Honors Banquet - Programs, 1984-1998
Box 1 Folder 9
Parents Program, 1974-1975
Box 1 Folder 10
Residence Hall - Handbook, 1968-1981
Box 1 Folder 11
Revellations - A Glimpse into Revelle College, UCSD, 1986
Box 1 Folder 12
Revellations - Revelle College Publication - Newsletter, October 1988 - February 1991
Box 1 Folder 13
Revelle College Student Handbook, 1983-1985
Oversize FB-484 Folder 03
Revelle Student Handbook & Calendar, 1987
Box 1 Folder 14
Revelle Student Handbook & Calendar, 1987-1992