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Charles Higham collection

Collection

Identifier: 2165-2

Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of Charles Higham (1931-2012). Materials include research and papers for his biographies and investigative journalism, including newspaper clippings, interviews, and videotapes.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1970s-2000s

Found in: USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library

Abbie Hoffman collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 0189

Abstract

Books, audio and video tapes, and a 1981 screenplay ("A Major Motion Picture") connected with the life of radical leader Abbie Hoffman.

Dates: circa 1960s-1980s

Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections

Abraham Z. Hoffman papers

Collection

Identifier: 7090

Content Description

Dr. Hoffman's papers include many historical organization journals and books, many including essays by Hoffman; his research materials, much literature related to the society E Clampus Vitus, newsletters and ephemera pertaining to Hollywood's Magic Castle, and a small trove of underground comic books ("comix"). There are also some materials pertaining to the Los Angeles Corral of Westerners, of which Dr. Hoffman is a prominent member.

Dates: 1960 - 2019

Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections

Richard J. Hoffman print collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 0359

Abstract

This collection consists of printer Richard J. Hoffman's (1912-1989) personal collection of printed books and printmaking books. These books cover subjects such as lithography, typography, and printmaking. Hoffman was a printer and professor of printmaking and graphic arts in Los Angeles.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920s-1980s

Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections

Hollenbeck Hotel registers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 7127

Abstract Five ledgers from an early Los Angeles hotel, the Hollenbeck Hotel, which was active from 1884 to 1932. The collection consists of three hotel ledgers for parts of the calendar year 1902 (April 19 to May 12; September 22 to October 19; and December 12 to December 31), a single ledger for the Hotel saloon from 1895 to 1896; and a single ledger for the Hotel restaurant from 1896. The Hollenbeck Hotel was established in 1884 by John E. Hollenbeck and his wife Elizabeth Hollenbeck. The hotel was...

Dates: 1895 - 1902

Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections

Hollywood Museum collection

Collection

Identifier: 2212

Abstract

This collection consists of papers collected for the never-built Hollywood Museum from film and television producer, director, and actor Hal Roach (1892-1992); film producer Sol Lesser (1890-1980); actor William Farnum (1876-1953); and editor and author Pete Martin (1901-1980). Items include scripts, manuscripts, production information, and more.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1900s-1970s

Found in: USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library

Allan A. Hunter papers

Collection

Identifier: 0397

Abstract Mt. Hollywood Congregational Church, founded in 1905, is located in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. Its longest-serving pastor, Allan A. Hunter, led the congregation from 1926 until his retirement in 1963, but stayed actively involved until his death almost twenty years later. This collection reflects the activities of the church throughout the twentieth century, as well as the progressive ideas and religious teachings of Reverend Hunter. His correspondence with other religious thinkers...

Dates: 1905 - 2000

Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections

Independent Commission on the Los Angeles Police Department records

Collection

Identifier: 0229

Abstract The city of Los Angeles became the epicenter of a public relations scandal on March 3, 1991, when an amateur cameraman captured on video four uniformed LAPD officers beating motorist Rodney G. King. In addition to generating public outrage, the incident cast a dark shadow over the LAPD and called into question the integrity of the nation's third largest municipal police force. Subsequently, the ten member Independent Commission on the Los Angeles Police Department was formed to conduct a...

Dates: 1991 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1991

Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections

Jackie Coogan Ranch records

Collection

Identifier: 0389

Abstract

In the mid-1920s, Jackie Coogan Productions purchased a cattle ranch near Campo, California, approximately fifty miles east of San Diego, on behalf of child actor Jackie Coogan. The collection contains correspondence and financial documents related to the operations of the ranch between 1924 and 1936.

Dates: 1924 - 1936

Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections

Robert F. Jani papers

Collection

Identifier: 0291

Abstract This collection consists of the personal and business papers of Robert F. Jani (1934-1989). He was a creator, director and executive producer of musical spectaculars, television productions, pageants and extravaganzas, celebrations, international events, parades, arena shows and sports events, world premieres and openings, pyrotechnic shows, expositions, and theme parks. Mr. Jani was a founder of USC Songfest and principal of Robert F. Jani Productions, Inc. He graduated from the University...

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950s-1980s

Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections

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Charles Higham collection

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Jackie Coogan Ranch records

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