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Collection of German cigarette cards on famous dancers of the world
Collection
Identifier: 6214
Abstract
Five albums of promotional sets of cigarette cards featuring pictures and text on famous dancers of the world, published by German cigarette companies in the 1930s. The contents of these albums were issued as collector's cards and distributed with cigarette packages from three companies: Orami and Eckstein-Halpaus--both in Dresden--and Garbáty in Berlin. Two of the albums are part of a series: "Berühmte Tänzerinnen und Tänzer" (Famous Dancers), published by Cigarettenfabrik Orami with...
Dates:
1930 - 1935
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Henry Grace and Michael L. Grace collection
Collection — Item: Acc2010.013
Identifier: Coll2014-042
Abstract
Photograph albums, biographical information, a painting, and other material from Hollywood set decorator, Henry Grace; as well as writings, publicity materials, and videotapes (VHS) from his nephew, Michael L. Grace. The bulk of the collection is Henry's photograph albums, circa 1942-1986, that document his travels throughout Mexico, social gatherings, costume parties, and art works he collected or used as inspiration for his set designs.
The videotapes (VHS) collected by Michael are...
Dates:
1942 - 2009
Guayule rubber industry photograph album
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 7028
Abstract
Photograph album of planting, harvesting, and manufacturing rubber in Salinas, California. Each photographs is accompanied by a detailed caption. Includes a letter from Fred McCargar, Secretary of the Salinas Chamber of Commerce to Dr. D. Spence presenting the album
Dates:
circa 1942
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Lucile Hage scrapbook
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 5065
Abstract
Lucile Hage was a student of the University of Southern California, class of 1924. The small scrapbook contains many small photographs of family members (presumably hers), including a young girl (possibly Lucile as a child). In addition to the photographs, the scrapbook holds correspondence and greeting cards plus memorabilia from Hage's USC days-- Delta Gamma notices, dance cards, news clippings, etc. A California Teachers Association card indicates that Hage was teaching in...
Dates:
1920s
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Armand Hammer celebration books
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5237
Abstract
Armand Hammer (1898-1990) was an American petroleum executive, entrepreneur, and art collector. He ran Occidental Petroleum from 1957 until his death, though he was well-known for his art collection, his philanthropy, and for his close ties to the Soviet Union.
This collection consists of six professionally produced photo albums-- four of them honoring Armand Hammer on his 86th, 87th, 88th, and 91st birthdays. (Hammer's 86th birthday was celebrated in conjunction with USC's...
Dates:
1984-1989
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Hunting and Fishing with Women photograph album
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 7075
Abstract
Photograph album containing 95 black and white or sepia toned photographs depicting women and men on a hunting and camping trip. The photos appear to have been taken in Long Beach and near Elsinore. There are a number of photos showing women roughing it, posed with rifles, drinking from a canteen, smoking a pipe, and posing with the results of their hunts. The hunters are often posed with guns and with their horse-drawn wagons. One series of photos shows a well-dressed woman firing her...
Dates:
circa 1900
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Imperial Valley photograph album
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 7012
Abstract
"Photographs of the Imperial Valley, San Diego County, California" consists of 105 photographs depicting the Imperial Valley and its farmlands and towns, circa 1904. The album was a gift from the Emerson Realty Company of Los Angeles to G.A. Parkyns, Freight and Pass Agent of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Dates:
circa 1904
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Arlien Johnson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5113
Abstract
This collection consists of the papers, photographs, and personal materials of American social work educator and researcher Arlien Johnson (1894-1988).
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1920s-1970s
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
King's River Canyon Sierra Club Trip photograph album
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 7074
Abstract
Photograph album containing 71 black and white photographs accompanied by titles and captions documenting the two week trek through Kings River Canyon by the Sierra Club, August 16-31, 1930. Also included is a copy of "This is Santa Fe" by Charles Haines Comfort and Mary Apolline Comfort. Mary Apolline Comfort is presumed to be the creator of the photograph album (a photograph of her is the last one in the album). The group consisted of approximately 26 individuals, both men and women....
Dates:
1930 August 16-31
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Ken Klein collection of Korean American history
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 3384
Abstract
This collection consists of Korean American history through photographs, printed ephemera, interviews, correspondences, slides, and audio from the 1940s to the 2010s.
Dates:
1945 - 2018
Found in:
USC Libraries East Asian Library