http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8gq6zkk Online items available University of California, Riverside, Natural Reserve System records Processed by Sarah Wolak and Eric Milenkiewicz, 2012-2013. Special Collections & Archives The UCR Libraries P.O. Box 5900 University of California Riverside, California 92517-5900 Phone: 951-827-3233 Fax: 951-827-4673 Email: [email protected] URL: http://library.ucr.edu/view/collections/spcol ©2013 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. University of California, UA 382 1 Riverside, Natural Reserve System records Descriptive Summary Title: University of California, Riverside, Natural Reserve System records. Date (inclusive): 1939-2004, undated. Date (bulk): 1970-1990 Collection Number: UA 382 Creator: University of California, Riverside. Creator: University of California. Natural Reserve System. Extent: 21.25 linear feet (17 record storage boxes) Repository: Rivera Library. Special Collections Department. Riverside, CA 92517-5900 Abstract: This collection contains correspondence, reports, and other material regarding the University of California (UC) Natural Reserve System, a network of protected natural areas throughout California that are administered by UC. Primarily includes material pertaining to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Natural Reserve System including the Box Springs Reserve, Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center, Emerson Oaks Reserve, Motte Rimrock Reserve, James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, Etiwanda Wash Reserve (property sold), and Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center. Material regarding sites proposed as possible additions to the UC Natural Reserve System and protected areas in California of interest to the UC Natural Reserve system is also included. Languages: The collection is in English. Access This collection is open for research. Publication Rights Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher. Preferred Citation [identification of item]. University of California, Riverside, Natural Reserve System records, UA 382. University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & Archives, University of California, Riverside. Acquisition Information This collection was acquired in February 2012. Processing History Processed by Sarah Wolak and Eric Milenkiewicz, 2012-2013. Historical Note The UC Natural Reserve System is a network of protected natural areas throughout California. Its 38 sites include more than 750,000 acres, making it the largest university-administered reserve system in the world. Most major state ecosystems are represented, from coastal tidepools to inland deserts, and lush wetlands to Sierra Nevada forests. The reserves also serve as a gateway to more than a million acres of public lands. Founded in 1965 to provide undisturbed environments for research, education, and public service, the Natural Reserve System contributes to the understanding and wise stewardship of the earth. The following reserves are managed by UCR: Box Springs Reserve, Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center, Emerson Oaks Reserve, Motte Rimrock Reserve, James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, Etiwanda Wash Reserve (property sold), and Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center. {Historical Background from: University of California Natural Reserve System website. Collection Scope and Contents This collection contains correspondence, reports, and other material regarding the University of California (UC) Natural Reserve System, a network of protected natural areas throughout California that are administered by UC. Primarily includes material pertaining to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Natural Reserve System including the Box Springs Reserve, Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center, Emerson Oaks Reserve, Motte Rimrock Reserve, James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, Etiwanda Wash Reserve (property sold), and Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center. Material regarding sites proposed as possible additions to the UC Natural Reserve System and protected areas in California University of California, UA 382 2 Riverside, Natural Reserve System records of interest to the UC Natural Reserve system is also included. More information on the Natural Reserve System can be found on the University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) History & Archive Project website: http://archives.nrs.ucsb.edu/ Collection Arrangement This collection is arranged into four series and four sub-series. The collection arrangement is as follows: Series 1. UC Natural Reserve System, 1963-2004, undated. Sub-series 1.1. Administrative files, 1963-2004, undated. Sub-series 1.2. Reserve files, 1971-1990, undated. Series 2. UCR Natural Reserve System, 1961-2004, undated. Sub-series 2.1. Administrative files, 1964-2004, undated. Sub-series 2.2. Reserve files, 1961-2003, undated. Series 3. Proposed Reserves, 1966-2004, undated. Series 4. Protected Areas, 1939-1998, undated. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Subjects California. Natural areas. Nature conservation. Protected areas. Research natural areas. University of California. Natural Reserve System. University of California, Riverside. Genres and Forms of Materials Correspondence. Documents. Maps. Reports. Series 1. UC Natural Reserve System. 1963-2004, undated. Series Scope and Contents This series contains correspondence, reports, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. Additional material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System can be found in Sub-series 2.2: Reserve files (James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve) ; this material was collected by former directors of the James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve and has been maintained as part of this Reserve's files. Series Arrangement This series is arranged into two sub-series. Sub-series arrangement is as follows: Sub-series 1.1. Administrative files, 1963-2004, undated. Sub-series 1.2. Reserve files, 1971-1990, undated. University of California, UA 382 3 Riverside, Natural Reserve System records Series 1.UC Natural Reserve System. 1963-2004, undated. Sub-series 1.1.Administrative files. 1963-2004, undated. Sub-series 1.1. Administrative files. 1963-2004, undated. Sub-series Scope and Contents This series contains correspondence, publications, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. Sub-series Arrangement This sub-series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number. Box 2, Folder 1 Correspondence and other material regarding the initial establishment of the Natural Land and Water Reserves Committee. 1963-1964. Box 2, Folder 2 Documents, research notes, correspondence and other material regarding the establishment of the UC Natural Reserve System, including land acquisition proposals and governing policies. 1963-1977. Box 2, Folder 3 Publications about or relevant to the establishment of the UC Natural Reserve System. 1966-1972. Box 2, Folder 4 Correspondence, documents, and reports regarding the establishment of the UC Natural Reserve System and land acquisition. 1964-1965. Box 2, Folder 5 Documents and other material relating to the proposed UC Natural Reserve System Charter. 1966. Box 2, Folder 6 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1965. Box 2, Folder 7 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1965-1966. Box 2, Folder 8 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1967. Box 2, Folder 9 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1968. Box 2, Folder 10 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1968. Box 2, Folder 11 Reports, correspondence, articles, and other material relating to the UC Natural Reserve System Meeting at UC Berkeley in December. 1969. Box 2, Folder 12 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1969-1970. Box 2, Folder 13 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1970-1971. Box 2, Folder 14 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1971. Box 2, Folder 15 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1971-1972. Box 2, Folder 16 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1972. Box 2, Folder 17 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1972. Box 2, Folder 18 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1973. Box 2, Folder 19 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1973. Box 2, Folder 20 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1973-1974. Box 2, Folder 21 Correspondence, documents, and other material regarding the UC Natural Reserve System. 1974-1975. Box 3, Folder 1 Documents, correspondence,