Institutional papers of John Odell, Ph.D. in political science in 1976, University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was a member of Harvard University's faculty from 1976 through 1982. Since 1982, Odell has taught and written at the University of Southern California, where he is Professor of International Relations Emeritus today. From 2009 to 2012 he was Director of the School of International Relations. From 1989 to 1992, he directed USC's Center for International Studies.

This collection consists of correspondence, planning records, and program schedules related to the annual Institute of Government conference.