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Lee B. Kline papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5262

Scope and contents

Papers of architect Lee Kline, 1923-1974, consisting of scrapbooks of clippings, a student notebook from one of Kline's courses at USC, microfilms of many of Kline's projects, some photographs of USC students and faculty, Kline's office stamp, and a gavel commemorating his tenure as president of the Orange County Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (1959).

Dates

  • Creation: 1923 - 1974
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1945 - 1965

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical note

Lee B. Kline (1914-2007) received his Bachelor of Architecture from USC in 1937 and was an active member of the AIA. His practice, headquartered in Los Angeles, concentrated on the design of public school buildings in Southern California.

Extent

4 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Papers of architect Lee Kline, 1923-1974, consisting of scrapbooks of clippings, a student notebook from one of Kline's courses at USC, microfilms of many of Kline's projects, some photographs of USC students and faculty, Kline's office stamp, and a gavel commemorating his tenure as president of the Orange County Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (1959). Kline (1914-2007) received his Bachelor of Architecture from USC in 1937 and was an active member of the AIA. His practice, headquartered in Los Angeles, concentrated on the design of public school buildings in Southern California.

Acquisition

Donated by the Kline family, June 2009.

Title
Finding aid for the Lee B. Kline papers
Status
Completed
Author
Sue Luftschein
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository

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