Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Technical Publications Office Records, 1953-2004 (SAC 74)

OFF-SITE STORAGE: COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW ONE WEEK FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.

Extent: 3.1 Linear feet (4 archives boxes and 1 flat box)

Digital Content

A small selection of photographs from this collection have been digitized and can be viewed by searching the term "SAC 74" on the UC San Diego Digital Collections website. In addition, the images are viewable directly through links in the container list.

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography Technical Publications Office records document the functions of the office and publication policies of the Institution.

The Technical Publications Office at Scripps Institution of Oceanography was responsible for various publications created by the institution. The office was led by Kitty K. Kuhns and functioned as part of the SIO Director's Office. Kuhns was hired in 1968, initially as an editor responsible for contract reports and the Contributions (Scripps Institution of Oceanography). Prior to this, all publications were managed by the Public Affairs Office.

Kuhns' role expanded and she later assumed responsibility for editing content, printing, and distribution of additional publications including annual reports, scientific papers, and the SIO Log. In 1971, Kitty Kuhns took responsibility for editing the Marine Technicians Handbook, which was formerly issued by Sea Grant. Kitty worked closely with the Committee on Educational Policy to prepare the Scripps section of the General Catalog and with the SIO Staff Council Editorial and Publications Committee on the Contributions (Scripps Institution of Oceanography). During its years of operation, the office worked with the SIO Photographic Laboratory, who produced images on behalf of the Institution. Eventually, the functions of the Technical Publications Office were absorbed into the SIO Communications Office.

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography Technical Publications Office records document the functions of the office and publication policies of the institution. Materials were primarily collected and produced by Kitty K. Kuhns.

When the functions of the Technical Publications Office were absorbed into the SIO Communications Office, these records were closed and no additional material is expected. For a continuation of materials documenting publication activities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, please see Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Communications Office Records (SAC 13).

This collection is arranged in two series: 1) ADMINISTRATIVE FILES and 2) PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Office of the Director Records, SAC 1. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Communications Office records. SAC 13. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.

SIO Photographic Laboratory Collection. SAC 44. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.

Container List

ADMINISTRATIVE FILES

Scope and Content of Series

Series 1) ADMINISTRATIVE FILES: A selection of administrative files produced by the office. Of particular note are the materials documenting publication policies and procedures, as well committee materials. Arranged alphabetically.

Box 1 Folder 1
Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 1984-1996

Previously titled the Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum. Kitty Kuhns served on the Advisory Panel in relation to the aquarium's newsletter. Includes meeting minutes.

Box 1 Folder 2
CD-ROM publication proposal, undated
Box 1 Folder 3
Correspondence, 1966-1996
Box 1 Folder 4
Flip Favorites event program, 1978

Play produced for the 75th Anniversary of Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Box 1 Folder 5
Flow chart for manuscripts at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, undated
Box 1 Folder 6
Key cruise name abbreviations, undated

Policies and procedures

Box 1 Folder 7
Change to reprint policy, 1967
Box 1 Folder 8
Journal reproduction refusals, 1970-1974

Includes SIO Editorial Board materials and correspondence related to Contributions (Scripps Institution of Oceanography).

Box 1 Folder 9-10
Procedures handbook, 1998
Box 1 Folder 11
SIO Publication policies, 1953-1967
Box 1 Folder 12
Technical publication policies, 1966-1979
Box 1 Folder 13
Publication lists and publicity, 1973-1975

Lists of publications, dissertations, and translations written by Scripps Institution of Oceanography affiliates; produced for publicity and sales of the works.

Box 1 Folder 14
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Editorial Board and Publication Committee, 1960-1967
Box 2 Folder 1-4
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Editorial Board and Publication Committee, 1963-1995
Box 2 Folder 5
Scripps Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), 1991

PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS

Scope and Content of Series

Series 2) PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS: Includes correspondence, drafts, and photographs. Of particular note are the annual report materials documenting the history of Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Arranged alphabetically.

Box 3 Folder 5-9
Boltzmann, Ludwig. Journey of a German professor to Eldorado (English translation), 1976-1983

Translated by Irene Jerison and edited by Kittie Kuhns. Original paper was written in 1905.

Box 3 Folder 10
Branches: A sponsored funds report, 1974-1981

Correspondence regarding report for the Contract and Grant Administration.

Box 3 Folder 11
Bull et al. Petroleum pollution in San Diego Bay, 1970 Spring

Paper for Scripps Institution of Oceanography course 260.

Box 4 Folder 1-2
Bulletin of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography - Contributions and UC Press correspondence, 1960-1996

Includes correspondence by the Editorial Advisory Panel and Editorial Committee.

Box 4 Folder 3
Cocotow prospectus, vol.1, no. 3, 1974 May 21

Outline of proposed expedition of the R/V Melville between 1974 August 12-December 11.

Box 4 Folder 4-6
Coming of Age: Scripps Institution of Oceanography: A Centennial Volume 1903-2003 , 1999-2004

Edited by Robert L. Fisher, Edward D. Goldberg, and Charles S. Cox. Published by Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Box 4 Folder 7-8
Contributions (Scripps Institution of Oceanography) - Correspondence and policy guidelines, 1966-1998
Box 4 Folder 9
Photographs for unidentified publications, ca. 1965-1996

Includes buoy launch, research instruments, building or ship interior, Scripps Institution of Oceanography pier, R/V New Horizon, and meeting with the Department of Commerce (John D. Isaacs, Walter H. Munk, William A. Nierenberg, Carmine R. Siciliano, Steven E. Schanes, Fred N. Spiess, and A.A. Benson). Photographs were likely used in annual reports.

Box 4 Folder 10
Report the Special Committee to Examine the Structure of SIO, 1993
Box 4 Folder 11
Scripps Institution of Oceanography reference series - Correspondence, guide, and indexes, 1962-1986
Box 4 Folder 12
UC Santa Cruz marine directory draft, 2000 June 9

Includes correspondence and Scripps Institution of Oceanography program descriptions.