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USC Neighborhood Project photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 7006

Scope and Contents

This collection of photographs is the result of a Photography class project assigned by Lisa Auerbach for the fall and spring semesters between 2003 and 2006. The purpose of the project was to document the surrounding areas of USC, with each student choosing a particular block to document. They could elect to photographs buildings (interiors or exteriors), residents, cars, or events taking place within the confined borders. Each student was instructed to submit seven photographs plus contact sheets, and shoot a minimum of five rolls of film.

The project's end goal was to contribute to the USC Libraries Regional History Collection, allowing the students' work to assist future historians and researchers understand what Los Angeles looked like in the early 21st century.

This collection is comprised of photographs and contact sheets in folders organized by the names of the students. Each folder also includes an autobiographical statement from the students explaining where they're from, why they've come to Los Angeles, and what they are studying at USC.

Dates

  • Creation: 2003-2006

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.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection of photographs is the result of a Photography class project assigned by Lisa Auerbach for the fall and spring semesters between 2003 and 2006. The purpose of the project was to document the surrounding areas of USC, with each student choosing a particular block to document. The project's end goal was to contribute to the USC Libraries' Regional History Collection, allowing the students' work to assist future historians and researchers understand what Los Angeles looked like in the early 21st century.

Arrangement

The photographs and contact sheets are in folders arranged by the names of the students. Each folder also includes an autobiographical statement from the students explaining where they're from, why they've come to Los Angeles, and what they are studying at USC.

Processing Information

The collection is unprocessed.

Title
Finding Aid of the USC Neighborhood Project photographs
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Jacqueline Morin
Date
2018
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

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