Correspondence, maps, and other material regarding the purchase of the UCR "Big C" property on Box Springs Mountain, circa 1954-1964.
Series Scope and Contents
This series is comprised of manuscripts, press clippings, correspondence, and other material related to the professional career of Gordon Watkins as well as the Watkins' time at UCR. Includes material regarding plans for the establishment and construction of UCR, the development of Watkins House, and the creation of the Watkins Award. Additionally, this series contains ephemera related to and recognizing the many contributions of Gordon and Anna Watkins to the UCR community.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1954-1964.
Creator
- From the Collection: Watkins, Anna, 1884-1970 (Person)
- From the Collection: Watkins, Gordon S., 1889-1970 (Person)
Languages
The collection is primarily in English, with select items in German.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.21 Linear Feet (7 boxes, 1 flat file folder)
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside CA 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu