Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives collect, organize, preserve, and make available materials with enduring historic value that can be used to support research, teaching, administrative activities, and community involvement.
The department consists of rare book collections, the University Archives, the Malibu Historical Collection, the Churches of Christ Heritage Center, film and television archives, and other book and archival collections. Materials in these collections are available for use by any interested users.
The Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives' digital collection at California Revealed consists of moving images and audio recordings from the 1940s to the 2000s. The collection primarily includes lectures and commencement speeches by prominent speakers such as Maya Angelou, Ronald Reagan, and George W. Bush.
