[Ephemera and realia on display in HGK's office at the time of his death], 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
Contents
[Press Club Of Dallas 1981 "Katie" Award to Herbert G. Klein, November 13, 1981; Medal from the San Diego National Sports Training Foundation; Souvenir Key from Las Vegas, Nevada (broken); Copley Newspapers Borrego Conference medallion, 1985; California Bicentennial medal; Ambassador Hotel key chain; The Publicity Club of Boston statuette presented to HGK, 1970; Delta Queen Steamboat Commemorative Centennial Keepsake and stand; Union-Tribune Co-Generation Facility Dedication souvenir mounted on plaque; Paperweight, Camera Di Commercio, Venezia; Wrist watch awarded to HGK by NY AIA, 1970; Declaration of Independence replica mounted on wood stand; Good Citizenship Medal from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; Key Chain commemorating The Banshees 35th Anniversary 1935-1970; Medal engraved with "Navy Region Southwest presented by Commander, Navy Region Southwest"; Medal engraved with "ICE San Diego Field Office DRO"; British and Mexican coins; Lapel pin engraved with "The City of San Diego, State of California, Semper Vigilans"; Small decorative black plastic box; 6 political campaign buttons; Dwight David Eisenhower gold coin commemorating first inauguration, 1953; 2 Kiwanis International bells (one broken); Medallion from "The Seminar", "An Annual Forum for Senior communications and Public Affairs Executives"; Medallion commemorating Nixon's inauguration, 1969, in wooden box; Medal commemorating United States Senate mounted on marble stand inscribed by Pete Wilson; 2 Pete Wilson pins, 1991; Medal--California State Senior Games Championship, Senior Olympics, San Diego, 1994; Medal--Capitol Hill Club of Eric County State of New York; Medal--National Multiple Sclerosis Society--Hall of Fame; "Presidential Star" replica with base, 1972; Paperweight from PMA; 2 Eisenhower Silver Dollars; Souvenir mounted on a wooden plaque presented to Herbert G. Klein as San Diego's Honorary Ambassador by Mayor Jerry Sanders, City of San Diego, California, April 18, 2008; 2 souvenir keys from City of Alhambra, California; Miscellaneous lapel pins; HGK's 3 business cards (White House, Copley Newspapers, Consulting, etc. after Copley); Medal commemorating 25th anniversary of Sea World 1964-1989; 2 Medals--Rotary International Medal commemorating San Diego's 200th Anniversary-1769-1969; Medal commemorating University of San Diego; Medal commemorating Robert H. Finch; Medal from Neurological Center, Hollywood Blvd., L.A.; Replica medal of honor from United States Marine Corps; U.S. Treasury Award medal for patriotic services 1968/US Savings Bond program; Medal commemorating Grand Ball Hotel opening; Medal commemorating Dinner with IKE 1960-Peace and prosperity; Mexican coin dated 1986 gifted to HGK by San Diego Chamber of Commerce in 1993; 3 religious pendants; RMN Reelect medal, 1972.]
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