Baird Papers 0151

http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c83j3kc2 No online items The Finding Aid of the W. David Baird Papers 0151 Kylie Casino and Anh Kiet Ngo Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives. May 2017 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu 90263-4786 [email protected] URL: https://library.pepperdine.edu/collections/boone-special-collections-university-archives.htm The Finding Aid of the W. David 0151 1 Baird Papers 0151 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives. Title: Baird (W. David) Papers Identifier/Call Number: 0151 Physical Description: 29.19 Linear Feet Date (inclusive): 1920s-2016 Biographical / Historical W. David Baird is Dean Emeritus of Seaver College at Pepperdine University. He is a native of Edmond, Oklahoma, and served as Dean of Seaver College from 1998 to 2008. He obtained his AA degree from George Washington University; his BA degree in History and Geography from the University of Central Oklahoma; and his MA and PhD degrees in History and Geography from the University of Oklahoma. He served on the History faculty at the University of Arkansas (1968–1978) and Oklahoma State University (1978–1988), then coming to Pepperdine as the Howard A. White Professor of History in 1988, and became the Dean of Seaver College in 1998. Dr. Baird has written and edited many books and articles about the history of the American West and Native Americans. Some of his most notable books include a biography of Peter Pitchlynn (University of Oklahoma Press, 1972 and 1986), a history of the Quapaw Indians (University of Oklahoma Press, 1988), and a history of the state of Oklahoma (with Danney Goble, University of Oklahoma Press, 1994 and 2007). His most recent book is a history of Pepperdine University, entitled Quest for Distinction: Pepperdine University in the 20th Century (Pepperdine University Press, 2016). Dr. Baird began working on Quest for Distinction after he was asked by Pepperdine President Dr. Andrew K. Benton to write the seventy-fifth anniversary history of Pepperdine University. Research for the book started in 2009, and it was published in 2016. Arrangement The collection is arranged into three series: Series One: Chronological Files, Series Two: Subject Files, and Series Three: Office of the Seaver Dean, 1976-2015. The Chronological Files are arranged chronologically, while the Subject Files and Office of the Seaver Dean Files are arranged alphabetically by folder title. Many folder titles were retained from Dr. Baird's original labeling. Scope and Contents This is a comprehensive collection of Dr. Baird's time as the Seaver Dean and the subsequent publishment of his book. The Chronological and Subject Files that compose the first series include many research materials that Dr. Baird used when writing Quest for Distinction. Most of the collection consists of paper documents, and many materials are photocopies. The materials in these files include newspapers, meeting minutes, handbooks, pamphlets, photographs, correspondence, reports, and essays. The collection also contains notes and outlines Dr. Baird created as he was writing Quest for Distinction. The Office of the Seaver Dean series includes files that contain documentation surrounding Dr. Baird's administration as Seaver Dean. Most of the files consist of paper documents, including meeting minutes and agenda, newspaper articles, handbooks, pamphlets, Pepperdine University publications, photographs, correspondence, and reports. Users who consult the materials in this collection should be able to get some insights into the rich history of Pepperdine University from its founding in 1937 through the early 2010s. However, Dr. Baird has noted that there is a lack of materials relating to the founder, George Pepperdine, as well as Batsell Baxter, Hugh Tiner, and David Davenport. Thus, users probably will not find many materials about them in this collection. However, users can access abundant information on the work of various faculty organizations on campus, as well as insights into student life and hiring procedures. Immediate Source of Acquisition The collection was given to Pepperdine University by Dr. Baird on 2016 June 22. Subjects and Indexing Terms Accreditation (Education) Christian education Education, Higher -- California Education, Higher -- California -- Malibu Christian universities and colleges -- United States -- History Universities and colleges -- California -- History Universities and colleges -- California -- Malibu -- History The Finding Aid of the W. David 0151 2 Baird Papers 0151 Series 1:Chronological Files 1956-2000 Series 1: Chronological Files 1956-2000 Scope and Contents This series contains materials pertaining to the history of Pepperdine University. These materials are arranged chronologically, and include handbooks, newspapers, photographs, statistical documents, reports, meeting minutes, handwritten notes, and so on. There are various memos and letters containing correspondence between people who worked at Pepperdine University, as well as between Pepperdine and its affiliated organizations, such as the Churches of Christ. There are materials relating to Pepperdine's administrative and financial history, as well as various events that took place at the university. Materials about the issues the university faced over its history are also in this series. Some of the information cointained in this series might either replicate or supplement the information found in the Subject Files. There are no materials from the earliest years of Pepperdine University in this series. Arrangement The folders in this series are arranged chronologically. Each folder is labeled according to the years that they cover. box 1, folder 1-2 1956-1957 box 1, folder 3-4 1957-1958 box 1, folder 5 1958-1959 box 1, folder 6 1959-1960 box 2, folder 1 1960-1961 box 2, folder 2 1961-1962 box 2, folder 3 1962-1963 box 2, folder 4 1963-1964 box 2, folder 5 1964-1965 box 2, folder 6 1965-1966 box 2, folder 7 1966-1967 box 3, folder 1 1967-1968 box 3, folder 2-4 1968-1969 box 3, folder 5 1968-1978 box 3, folder 6, box 4, folder 1 1969-1970 box 4, folder 2-3 1970-1971 box 4, folder 4-5, box 5, folder 1-2 1971-1972 box 5, folder 3-5 1972-1973 box 6, folder 1-2 1973-1974 box 6, folder 3-4, box 7, folder 1-2 1974-1975 box 7, folder 3-4, box 8, folder 1-2 1975-1976 box 8, folder 3-5 1976-1977 box 9, folder 1-3 1977-1978 box 9, folder 4 1978-1979 box 9, folder 5 1979-1980 box 10, folder 1-2 1980-1981 box 10, folder 3 1981-1982 box 10, folder 4 1982-1983 box 10, folder 5 1983-1984 box 11, folder 1 1984-1985 The Finding Aid of the W. David 0151 3 Baird Papers 0151 Series 1:Chronological Files 1956-2000 box 11, folder 2 1985-1986 box 11, folder 3-4 1987-1989 box 12, folder 1 1989-1992 box 12, folder 2-3 1992-1997 box 12, folder 4-5 1998-2000 Series 2: Subject Files Scope and Contents The materials in this series contain information about various subjects pertaining to Pepperdine University. These materials include handbooks, essays, newspapers, photographs, statistical documents, reports, meeting minutes, notes, correspondence, and so on. Users should be able to find materials relating to the Presidents of Pepperdine University, including Howard White, Norvel Young, William Banowsky, David Davenport, and Andrew Benton. The Board of Trustees and Board of Regents meeting minutes will allow users to get a glimpse of the administrative and financial history of Pepperdine. The annual reports might contain some information about Pepperdine's administration and finance, as well as Pepperdine's highlights, issues, and objectives. This series also contains materials relating to the history of Pepperdine's schools, such as Seaver College, Graziadio School of Business and Management, School of Public Policy, and School of Law. Materials such as faculty handbooks, accreditation reports, and program reviews might have information about Pepperdine's academic policies, academic development plans, and curriculum. The university fact books and enrollment profiles should have statistical information about Pepperdine, such as the number of enrolled students, number of faculty, academic performance, and so on. There are also recollections and historical accounts that recount the experience of the people who worked or studied at Pepperdine. Some biographical materials pertaining to Pepperdine's students and faculty are also included in this series. This series also contains notes, timelines, and outlines Dr. Baird created when he was writing Quest for Distinction. These materials should also contain some general details about Pepperdine's history. The emails between Dr. Baird and his contacts should also give some insights into Pepperdine's past. Arrangement The folders in this series are arranged alphabetically. Most folder titles were retained from Dr. Baird's original labeling. box 13, folder 1 Academic Freedom and Tenure 1973-1980 box 13, folder 2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Pepperdine University Vol. VII 1974-1975 box 13, folder 3 Annual Financial Report 1994 box 13, folder 4 Annual Report 1982, 1985 box 13, folder 5 Annual Report 1986 box 13, folder 6 Annual Report 1987 box 13, folder 7 Annual Report 1989 box 13, folder 8 Annual Report 1990-1992 box 13, folder 9 Annual Report 1993-1994 box 13, folder 10 Annual Report 1995-1997 box 13, folder 11 Annual Report 1998-2000 box 13, Archival Finding Aids 2012 folder 12-13 box 14, folder 1 Athletics History 1982 box 14, folder 2 Atteberry, James and Harding College 1969 April 18 - 1969 July 31 box 14, folder 3 Bales, James D. - Pepperdine Criticism 1975-1977 box 14, folder 4-5 Banowsky, William - Correspondence 1976-2016 box 14, folder 6 Banowsky, William - Years 1971-1978 box 15, folder 1 Baxter, Batsell and Hugh Tiner 1953-1957 box 15, folder 2-4 Benton, Andrew - Years 2000-2015 box 15, folder 5 Bible Banner (1938-1949) and Gospel Guardian (1945-1952) 1938-1952 The Finding Aid of the W.

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