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[Realia], circa 1960s-2000s

 File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Content

From the Sub-Series:

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

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

[Box 136: California State Assembly seal paperweight; Lobster trap model; See no evil... monkeys carved in wood; 3 ore samples; California-Nevada-Hawaii District Convention, Kiwanis International, desk set; Brass ruler; San Diego 200th Anniversary commemorative medal issued by US Mint, July 16, 1968; Greater San Diego Sports Association paperweight, February 26, 1986; "Top Secret" novelty paper organizer. Box 137: Glass dish with replica of moon plaque, issued by Western Union; Klein tribute buttons, 2003; Klein tribute program, 2003; 60mm VC mortar shell mounted on teakwood salvaged from USS Indiana presented by William G. Bray, Congressional 6th District; "Fly the American Way" mug; Navy fighter jet model. Box 138: Seashell sculpture; Painting of a tree by B. La Prise; Wooden box with desk scissors, box inscribed with HGK's name; Commemorative item, from Colorado Press Association inscribed "Wagon Boss"; "Executive bean bag" novelty item; Child's toy (elephant head); WTOP news radio; Marble pen holder from National Air Force engraved to HGK (with pen); DDE silver dollar, 1972, set in belt buckle; Stone with expression "in case of fire"/novelty item; Gold plated membership card in Circus Saints and Sinners Club, in carrying case; Souvenir key, City of Coronado, Calif.; Souvenir key, City of Waco, Texas; Plastic coasters from Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory; British penny, 1918; Medallion, Little Rock, Arkansas as capital city anniversary, 1971; T-square ruler with inscription to HGK; Kriswill pipes; Stoneware bud vase. Box 139: Boy Scouts of America letter opener; HGK nameplate; Baseball 100th anniversary tie tacks and lapel pins; Brachiopod from Devonion period; Day in Vietnam dogtag, Feb. 19, 1967; Cassini Matador keychains; Oil well cufflinks; Disabled vet flag pins; Jeweled flag pin; Purina pen knife; Steamship nail clipper; 10 pence coin; HGK id tag; Apollo XII pin; Bolo tie; USC Trojan Club plaque, Cardinal Recruiter (sports), c. 1980s; 3 flags--Savings Bonds, US, and CA state flag with base; Marge Klein Ford convention staff badge, 1976; Receipts, 1967-1968; Air mail stamps, 1962, 1968; Ford price brochure, 1963; Trojan football schedule, 1967; Golfing printed ephemera; California Bicentennial, 1969, medal; Key Club; International hard case note pad; Novelty desk accessories (wooden clips, Today, Tomorrow, Urgent); Wood carving of Aries zodiac sign; Paper weight with picture of grandson Tommy; Cincinnati Reds pins and key chains, c. 1970s; Model of early automobile; 3 address books (hard case, pop up); Swank Money clip in leather case; Metal ruler from San Diego Realty Board; Commemorative medal for the 40th anniversary of The Kiplinger Washington Letter; Herbert G. Klein door nameplate; 1962 and 1964 calendars engraved on stone; 2 lighters; Pen used to sign S.B. 41 by Governor Edmund G. Brown, May 8, 1962, with card inscribed to Herb from Pat Brown; Gourmet martini tester inscribed with "Herb"; Daily pocket diaries, 1964 and 1965. Box 140: Russian nesting doll with bottle of Moskovskaya vodka originally inside; Plaque presented to HGK from Chicago chapter of Public Relations Society of American, May 20, 1969. Box 141: Paperweight from NADA 1991 convention; Flag and base from Dallas Advertising League presented to HGK April 19, 1977; Horse weather vane; San Diego Federal Savings and Loan Association letter opener; Mini solar energy generator; Butterfly in Lucite box; Southern Pacific model locomotive; Souvenir key, 100th anniversary of Birmingham, AL; Blown glass hand bell; Franklin Mint Presidential Journey to Russia Eyewitness Medal with stand and subscriber letter; Conservative Order for Good Government silver tankard; Letter openers; HGK monogram on ribbon; Corkscrew from Wine and Food Society of La Jolla. Box 142: Wood Dansk round container; San DieGOP 96 candy dish; Wooden elephant; Metal elephant; Novely sculpture, "Go ahead! Everyone Else Does" (sh_t on me). Box 148: WCKY 1530 radio; Souvenir key from city of Indianapolis; Seashell sculpture; Pencil sharpener on wood base; Deskset with two pens; United States Air Force and US flags with base; Japanese, British, and American flags; Baseball 100th anniversary tie pin; Golfer's forecaster (novelty barometer); Apollo spacecraft models and bases. Box 158: San Diego Newsmaker of the Year plaque, 1960; wooden inlaid jewelry box; Viking Mission badge; "H" keyring; Business cards; Briefcase ephemera; Immigration Museum paperweight; San Diego Padres/Infantil de las Califonias glass baseball and stand; ARCO US Olympic Training Center memento, 1995; United Way of San Diego paperweight, 2000. Box 159: Brass spittoon; "The Homecoming" sculpture, US Navy Memorial; Pete Wilson US Senate paperweight; Las Vegas Press Club memento; USC Journalism Distinguished Achievement Award medal in wood box, 1969; USC Skull and Dagger certificate; San Diego Padres baseball, 2004. Box 165: Bank of La Jolla lighter; Football from San Diego Stadium dedication, August 20, 1967; Coral; Shell with stand; San Diego Realty Board desk accessory; Golf novelty figurine; Security First National Bank Aries coin bank; Incunabula paperweight; Universe clock; Executive's Instant Anti Panic Spray can. Box 168: Apollo rocket models; Ceremonial wooden sword.]

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States