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Collection consists of various literature publications, journals, posters and broadsides, articles, and other publications, related to 20th century American writers.

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The Association of Trojan League records consists of meeting materials (agendas, reports, etc.), scholarship information, and President's reports, documenting the history and activities of the Association. The Association of Trojan Leagues was the umbrella organization for the seven alumnae Trojan Leagues throughout Southern California. The ATL was disbanded in 2018 following a reorganization of USC's alumnae organizations.

Abstract Fred D. Fagg served as the sixth president of the University of Southern California (1947-1957). During his tenure, the University underwent a great deal of post-war growth; in April 1948, USC dedicated some 29 buildings-- most of them former U.S. Army barracks. Fagg also initiated the construction of much-needed new buildings, including a cafeteria and residence halls as well as classroom and research facilities. As the University grew in significance nationally and internationally, Fagg...

Abstract John R. Hubbard served as the eighth president of the University of Southern California from 1970 to 1980, during which time the university rose from 33rd to 19th in National Science Foundation rankings for federally sponsored research. During that decade, applications for admission to USC rose from 4,100 in 1970 to more than 11,000 in 1979, and the mean grade point average for admitted freshmen vaulted to 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. Prior to joining USC, Hubbard served as President of Newcomb...

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...

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This collection consists of the memorabilia and papers of Rufus B. von Kleinsmid (1875-1964), the former president of the University of Southern California (1921-1947).

Abstract Howard Ralston was an alumnus of the University of Southern California (class of 1930) and part of a family acting troupe as a child. Born in Bar Harbor, Maine in 1904, Ralston's family traveled around the country before eventually settling in Hollywood, California, where young Ralston became a featured player for five years. (One of his early film roles (1919) was opposite Mary Pickford in Polyanna.) Ralston graduated from University High School in...

Abstract Begun in 1984, SCamp (or SCAMP)is a USC program hosted each August by USC students known as Pepsters as well as the USC General Alumni Association. USC students and their families take over the year-round Wonder Valley Resort near Sanger, California for three weeks of Trojan-related programs and activities-- water sports, horseback riding, etc., as well as typical "camp" activities such as sing-a-longs and competitive games. This small collection of ephemera, brochures,...

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This collection consists of scrapbooks with clippings and printed ephemera related to the Trojans football team at the University of Southern California.

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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.