[Ephemera from HGK's desk], circa 1960s-2000s
Scope and Content
Herbert G. Klein personal material ephemera, realia, and graphic materials subseries contains ephemera, printed ephemera, textiles, posters, lithographs, certificates, and realia, 15th-17th centuries, 1964-2007, and undated, collected by Herbert G. Klein over the course of his personal and professional lives. Of particular note are the campaign ephemera collected by Klein during the 1960s; various certificates and diplomas (including the Doctor of Humane letters diploma awarded to Klein by USC); printed ephemera from Ronald Reagan's 1967 gubernatorial inauguration; realia from Klein's desk and office (letter openers, desk sets, novelty sculpture, etc.); political cartoons and caricatures inscribed to Klein; and the California Legislative Assembly resolution honoring Klein; and 15th-17th century manuscript leaves and facsimiles.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1960s-2000s
Creator
- From the Collection: Harris & Ewing (Organization)
- From the Collection: Allen, William C. (Person)
- From the Collection: Fisk, Walter W. (Person)
- From the Collection: Haberman, Irving (Person)
- From the Collection: Atkins, Oliver F. (Person)
- From the Collection: Zeni Photography (Organization)
- From the Collection: Hawkins, J. Allen (Person)
- From the Collection: Jarvis, Roy (Person)
- From the Collection: Parker, Buffy (Person)
- From the Collection: Bonnay, Charles (Person)
- From the Collection: Bachrach, Fabian (Person)
- From the Collection: Rothschild Photo (Organization)
- From the Collection: Smith, Merrett T. (Person)
- From the Collection: Sullivan, Ed (Person)
- From the Collection: Klein, Herbert G. (Herbert George) (Person)
- From the Collection: Lew, Mervyn (Person)
- From the Collection: O'Neill, Dev (Person)
- From the Collection: Mattox, Warren (Person)
Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF SITE. Advance notice required for access. The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 293.66 Linear Feet (257 boxes, 1 flat file drawer)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Box contents
[Box 134: El Camino Real bell model presented to HGK for community service to San Diego, 1965; Lucite pen holder; Sleeping cat; American University Rudder and Finn Award (base only); Large wooden novelty whistle; Sterling silver bud vase; Gold tie clip and cufflinks from Japan; Model TWA 747 and base; Rome keychain 1970; Small wooden elephant; Commemorative San Diego keychains. Box 135: Printed ephemera from HGK's desk, circa 1960s-2000s (2 envelopes); Greeting cards, 1974-1975; Notes, c. 1970s.]
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu