Judge Peter J. Shields (1862-1962) worked to bring about the Act of California Legislature establishing the UC Davis Campus. He helped fight for funds for the site.
The University honors him in several ways:
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Peter J. Shields Avenue (and therefore the University's address One Shields Avenue)
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Shields Oak Grove in the Arboretum
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Peter J. Shields scholarship
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He was also given an LLD degree from the University
