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Claire Dubrey papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2396
Abstract
This collection consists of photographs, scripts, personal diaries, and notebooks of American actress Claire Dubrey (1892-1993). Dubrey appeared in more than 200 films between 1916 and 1959, most notably during the silent film era.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1910s-1980s
Found in:
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
Sophia Farie poetry notebook
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 6168
Abstract
Small notebook containing handwritten copies of poems, clippings of poems, and a few clippings of short essays. The book is inscribed inside the front cover and on one of the last pages with the owner's name, and the dates December 15, 1836 and August 3rd, 1828.
Dates:
1828-1836
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Hamlin Garland papers
Collection
Identifier: 0200
Abstract
The Hamlin Garland papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, notebooks, photographs, and memorabilia, by and about the American realist writer. Hamlin Garland (1860-1940) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who once held the title of "Dean of American Letters" and counted many of the prominent literary figures of his time as friends. This collection holds close to 10,000 of Garland's letters, which are now digitized and available via the USC Digital Library. Garland's literary notebooks...
Dates:
1850 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1940
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Saida Gerrard papers
Collection
Identifier: 0341
Abstract
The collection consists of costumes, manuscripts, programs, photographs, and clippings pertaining to choreographer/dancer Saida Gerrard from the 1930s through the 1970s.
Dates:
1930 - 1980
Found in:
USC Libraries Music Library
Lucretia May Goodbar poetry book
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 6169
Abstract
Small notebook containing typed poetry selections from "Out of My Heart to You" by Lucretia May Goodbar. The book contains 16 poems and appears to be a privately bound book created by the author as keepsakes for friends.
Dates:
1939 December
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Charles Higham collection
Collection
Identifier: 2165
Abstract
This collection consists of Charles Higham's (1931-2012) research and papers for his biographies and investigative journalism. Higham was an English journalist and biographer who moved to the United States in 1969. He wrote biographies of celebrities as well as books about Nazis in the United States. This collection includes research he did for his books, including: "Trading with the Enemy: The Nazi American Money Plot 1933-1949" (1983), "Errol Flynn: The Untold Story" (1980), "Orson Welles:...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1920s-1990s
Found in:
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
Harry Horner papers
Collection
Identifier: 6107
Abstract
The Harry Horner papers consist of correspondence, notebooks, sketchbooks, programs, clippings, scripts, and scrapbooks, 1924-2000, created and collected by director and production designer Harry Horner. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, both professional and personal. It also includes two of Horner's personal sketchbooks; clippings and related ephemera pertaining to Max Reinhardt; film scripts; and biographical statements written by Horner. Harry Horner was born in...
Dates:
1924-2000
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Allan A. Hunter papers
Collection
Identifier: 0397
Abstract
Mt. Hollywood Congregational Church, founded in 1905, is located in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. Its longest-serving pastor, Allan A. Hunter, led the congregation from 1926 until his retirement in 1963, but stayed actively involved until his death almost twenty years later. This collection reflects the activities of the church throughout the twentieth century, as well as the progressive ideas and religious teachings of Reverend Hunter. His correspondence with other religious thinkers...
Dates:
1905 - 2000
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Young Tak Kim and Annabelle Kim papers
Collection
Identifier: 3402
Scope and Contents
The Young Tak Kim and Annabelle Kim papers consist of correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, notebooks, ephemera, and other material created by Young Tak Kim (1920-2004) and Annabelle Kim, née Lee (1921-2015) before and during their marriage. Young Tak and Annabelle met on New Year's Eve in 1937 and their correspondence began in early 1938. The collection includes close to 1000 letters written by both Young Tak Kim and Annabelle Kim. The bulk of the correspondence is dated between...
Dates:
1938 - 1985
Found in:
USC Libraries East Asian Library
Josephine Locke papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0113
Abstract
The collection consists of notes, guidebooks, prints, and photographs created and collected by Josephine Locke on her travels in Europe and the Far East. In addition to notebooks filled with Locke's observations on the art she viewed, many of the prints include handwritten annotations. Also included is a signed photograph of Rabindranath Tagore. Josephine Locke (1851-1919) was an artist, author, and lecturer in Los Angeles, where she was an active member of the Ruskin Art Club. Ms. Locke...
Dates:
circa 1900-1919
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections