Daniel G. Aldrich papers 1948-1990

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Daniel G. Aldrich papers 1948-1990

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Daniel G. Aldrich was the founding Chancellor of the University of California, Irvine. The records in this collection document many of the professional activities he engaged in while while serving as chancellor, as well as his speeches and involvement with community organizations. Also included are realia like a T-shirt, insignia patch, yearbooks and photo/memento books.

20.4 Linear Feet; (37 boxes)

University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6659563

University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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Aldrich, Daniel G.

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Daniel G. Aldrich was the founding Chancellor of the University of California, Irvine, serving from 1962 until 1984. Aldrich's background in agriculture and his connection with the land-grant system at the University of Rhode Island influenced his decision to design a campus in which environmental planning and community service would be crucial. After accepting the appointment of chancellor, he set out to create a university faithful to the land-grant tradition, yet appropriate to the opportunit...