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All Nations Church and Foundation photographs
Collection
Identifier: 0421
Abstract
The All Nations Church and Foundation photographs (circa 1924-1967) consist of photographic material in a variety of formats; the collection provides a rich view of the people, community, and activities associated with the All Nations Foundation's operations in Los Angeles. Among the subjects documented in the photographs are All Nations centers and community life; arts and education; recreation and leisure; groups and individuals; and publicity materials. The collection complements the All...
Dates:
circa 1924-1967
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Allan Hancock Foundation archive
Collection
Identifier: 0257
Abstract
The Allan Hancock Foundation Archive contains records of the Foundation set up at the University of Southern California by G. Allan Hancock for the purpose of furthering oceanographic studies. These records also include those materials from the library and museum that were associated with the Foundation, as well some personal mementos of Captain Hancock's and the Hancock family. Also included are extensive records of the research ship Velero IV, as well as sound recordings, photographs and...
Dates:
1823 - 2005
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Allen A. Arthur photographs
Collection
Identifier: 5012
Abstract
Color photographic transparencies and black and white negatives with proof prints by Allen A. Arthur (1920-1999) showing San Francisco and surrounding counties, California wineries, and the University of Southern California, dated 1963 to 1980. Arthur was a veteran, a graduate of the University of Southern California, and founder of the public relations firm Allen A. Arthur Plus Associates. He was also an occasional contributor to wine publications and the Los Angeles Times, arranger of...
Dates:
1963 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1963 - 1976
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Ross Brown theater photographs
Collection
Identifier: 0314
Abstract
This collection contains stereoscopic and 35mm slides and black and white photographs taken of Los Angeles theatre and ballet performances. The photographs in the collection were taken by Ross Brown, who photographed performances in Southern California in the 1940s and 1950s.
Dates:
circa 1945-1960
Found in:
USC Libraries Music Library
Joseph Cho papers
Collection
Identifier: 3323
Abstract
Joseph Cho (1943 - ) is a Korean American journalist, entrepreneur, and politician. He served as a councilmember and mayor of the City of Cerritos. The collection consists of photographs, VHS videotapes, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, scrapbooks, correspondence and other documents mostly dating from the 1980s to the 2000s. The items are on the topics of the City of Cerritos, council meetings, election campaigns, Korean American history, events in Southern California, a unification of North and...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1982 - 2015
Found in:
USC Libraries East Asian Library
Emmett Hayes collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 7142
Abstract
Collection consists of slides of California landscape photography from photographer Emmett Hayes.
Dates:
Majority of material found within c.1970s-c.1990s
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Hunting and Fishing with Women photograph album
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 7075
Abstract
Photograph album containing 95 black and white or sepia toned photographs depicting women and men on a hunting and camping trip. The photos appear to have been taken in Long Beach and near Elsinore. There are a number of photos showing women roughing it, posed with rifles, drinking from a canteen, smoking a pipe, and posing with the results of their hunts. The hunters are often posed with guns and with their horse-drawn wagons. One series of photos shows a well-dressed woman firing her...
Dates:
circa 1900
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Wayburn E. Johnston California photographs and films
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 7157
Abstract
3 film reels and dozens of slides depicting various sites in California, including San Francisco, San Diego, Redondo Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Pasadena and the Tournament of Roses, Kings River, and Yosemite.
Dates:
circa 1940s-1950s
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
King's River Canyon Sierra Club Trip photograph album
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 7074
Abstract
Photograph album containing 71 black and white photographs accompanied by titles and captions documenting the two week trek through Kings River Canyon by the Sierra Club, August 16-31, 1930. Also included is a copy of "This is Santa Fe" by Charles Haines Comfort and Mary Apolline Comfort. Mary Apolline Comfort is presumed to be the creator of the photograph album (a photograph of her is the last one in the album). The group consisted of approximately 26 individuals, both men and women....
Dates:
1930 August 16-31
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Edward L. Klein photographs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 7004
Abstract
Collection consists of medium format snapshots and photographs of Los Angeles during the 1960s and early 1970s by photographer Edward L. Klein (1907-1984).
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1960-1970s
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections