Copley Library Annual Report 2017-2018

Archives/Special Collections Update

This past year brought us new collections and better access to established collections. The Spirit within the California Missions by photographer Craig Alan Huber, a limited edition fine press book (pictured), was added to the library’s rare book collection through the generous gift of Camille McCormack, a former USD student. New archival collections include records from USD’s Ethnic Studies Department, Alumni Relations, Student Life and Student Affairs; Father William Headley’s papers, which document the founding of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies; trophies from USD’s participation in San Diego’s Martin Luther King, Jr. parades; and former coach John Martin’s collection of USD athletic memorabilia. Finding Aids which provide detailed descriptions of our processed archival collec tions are now available online not only through Digital USD, but also through the Online Archive of California. Our media digitization project has preserved more than 930 videos documenting USD in the news. Videos include interviews with past USD

Above, The Spirit within the California Missions, limited edition fine press book.

presidents, such as Author E. Hughes pictured here, as well as key university events and milestones.

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Annual Report | 2017-18