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Kenneth Bartmess Masks and Photographs
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2013-008
Abstract
Four flower masks, one Don Kilhefner mask, and photographs of Radical Faeries gatherings from gay activist and craftsman, Kenneth Bartmess, circa 1979-1985.
Dates:
circa 1979-1985
Harry Bartron papers
Collection — Box: 1-11
Identifier: Coll2008-054
Abstract
Writings, manuscripts, publications and photographs documenting the life of pantomime artist and poet Harry Bartron from 1927 to 2006. The bulk of the collection dates from 1978 to 2005 and consists of poetry exploring in particular Bartron's Roman Catholic faith and his homosexuality. Additional materials include liturgical materials, written for the Los Angeles chapter of Dignity/USA; autobiographical reminiscences; correspondence; and materials documenting Bartron's daily activities and...
Dates:
1917 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1978 - 2005
Nicholas Beck collection on Budd Schulberg
Collection
Identifier: 6136
Abstract
The Nicholas Beck collection on Budd Schulberg consists of material relating to Budd Schulberg (1914-2009)--the American screenwriter, television producer, and novelist--collected by Nicholas Beck (1932-2017). The collection includes material on Budd Schulberg's life, family, and works; the Watts Writers Workshop -- a creative writing group initiated by Budd Schulberg following the 1965 Watts Riots; correspondence between Beck and Schulberg's extended family; archival documents by and about...
Dates:
1913 - 2017
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Thelma Becker papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 7162
Scope and Contents
The Thelma Becker papers consist of photographs, correspondence, press releases, newspaper articles, personal cards, and other material belonging to the Los Angeles businesswoman and resident of the Biltmore Hotel, Thelma Jane Becker (1913-2004). Becker moved to Los Angeles from New York in 1940 to establish retail partners in western states for Barbizon, a company that manufactured fabrics and sold dress slips. As soon as she arrived, Becker took up residence in the landmark Biltmore Hotel...
Dates:
1970 - 1995
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Alphonzo Bell papers
Collection
Identifier: 0215
Abstract
Alphonzo Bell, Jr. (1914-2004) was a United States Congressman who represented the 27th and 28th Congressional Districts - which encompassed the communities of Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Bel Air, and West Los Angeles - between 1961 and 1977. Materials within the collection date from the 1930s to the 1980s and document Bell's political career.
Dates:
1933-1987
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Gerald J. Bender papers
Collection
Identifier: 5322
Abstract
This collection comprises the papers of Gerald J. Bender, a professor of international relations at USC from 1979 to 2011 and director of the School of International Relations from 1986 to 1991. Bender was a foremost expert on the study of politics, languages, and culture of Angola and Southern Africa generally, with a particular interest in United States foreign policy toward the region. The Gerald J. Bender papers contain Bender's personal, professional, and USC correspondence; files on...
Dates:
1960 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1973 - 1998
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Ester F. Bentley photographs and papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2013-017
Abstract
Photographs, negatives, correspondence, awards, clippings, audiocassettes, a videocassette, buttons, a banner, and memorabilia, circa 1940-2003, from lesbian activist, community organizer and social worker, Ester F. Bentley. The collection documents Bentley's professional career in community organizing in Kentucky and California, often working with disabled children. In particular, this collection also includes hundreds of photographs of Bentley and her friends and family throughout...
Dates:
circa 1940-2003
David Berman papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5294
Abstract
David Berman (1917-2014) was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Cell and Neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine, where he taught pharmacology for 60 years. The papers contain Dr. Bermans lecture materials, including notes, exams, CDs and DVDs of lectures, biographical documents and awards, typescripts of papers, and photographs.
Dates:
1980 - 2012
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Elmer Bernstein papers
Collection
Identifier: 2644
Abstract
This collection contains music scores and sketches, audio and video, office records and other related materials created during the life and career of Elmer Bernstein.
Dates:
1945 - 2004
Found in:
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
Betty Berzon papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2011-004
Abstract
Manuscripts, correspondence, organizational records, research materials, photograph albums, audiovisual items, clothing, trophies and other materials from lesbian activist, writer and psychotherapist, Betty Berzon (1928-2006). Included in this collection are manuscripts and resource materials for Berzon's published and unpublished books; records from gay and lesbian organizations in which she was involved; paper and audiovisual material for her therapy practice, workshops, and training...
Dates:
1928 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1965 - 2005