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California clippings collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 7001
Abstract
This collection of primarily California-related materials was the provenance of Mrs. Walter K. Towers, with some materials from Berenice Towers. Over the span of more than forty years, they saved clippings, magazines, small publications, maps, and other ephemera chiefly on California with an emphasis on Southern California.
Dates:
1945s-1980s; Majority of material found in 1950s-1960s
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Collection on conscientious objectors
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 6270
Abstract
A collection of brochures, newsletters, political questionnaires, pamphlets, position papers, and other material published by a variety of American organizations from throughout the country supporting citizens who claim the right to refuse to perform military service on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, or religion. A portion of the collection includes newspapers published by conscientious objectors (COs) held at internment camps set up by the U.S. government during World War...
Dates:
1939 - 1946
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
Anne Ostomel papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0600
Abstract
This collection consists of the papers of American social worker Anne Ostomel (1908-2003). These papers include files with reports, bibliographies, directories, speeches, correspondences, conference proceedings, training manuals, and handbooks related to Ostomel's work in New York and California.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1950s-1980s
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
University of Southern California Master of Liberal Arts Program records
Collection
Identifier: 5178
Abstract
This collection consists of the records for the Master of Liberal Arts program at the University of Southern California. This program was active from 1969 to 1989.
Dates:
1969 - 1989
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
University of Southern California School of Philosophy records
Collection
Identifier: 5095
Abstract
The University of Southern California School of Philosophy was established in 1929 by the USC Board of Trustees, replacing the Department of Philosophy. The first director of the School was Ralph Tyler Flewelling, who previously served as chair of the deparment and was instrumental in getting the School approved. These records primarily contain the administrative files of the early School directors, beginning with Flewelling, followed by Daniel S. Robinson, W.H. Werkmeister, and John...
Dates:
1889-2000s; Majority of material found within 1903 - 1977
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Woman's Building newsletter and brochures
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 7101
Abstract
A collection of two serial publications issued by the Woman's Building (Los Angeles) between 1976 and 1981: four issues of a recurring brochure for the Extension Program at the Woman's Building and nine issues of Spinning Off: A Newsletter Of Women's Culture Presented By The Woman's Building. The Woman's Building was a non-profit arts and education center created by and for women in Los Angeles, California. Active from 1973 to 1991, the Woman's Building...
Dates:
1976 - 1981
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections