Finding aid for the USC Songs and Yells collection 5339

Sue Luftschein
USC Libraries Special Collections
2019 October
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0189
specol@usc.edu


Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: USC Songs and Yells collection
creator: University of Southern California
creator: La Mont, Grant
creator: Wesson, Al
Identifier/Call Number: 5339
Physical Description: 0.42 linear feet. 1 box
Date (inclusive): 1902-1986
Abstract: A collection of various songs, including USC's alma mater, created by and for the University of Southern California. Included are fight songs, popular songs, music performed in theatrical productions, as well as some clippings, correspondence and ephemera about the composer and the composition of the alma mater.

Scope and Contents

A collection of various songs, including USC's alma mater, created by and for the University of Southern California. Included are fight songs, popular songs, music performed in theatrical productions, as well as some clippings, correspondence and ephemera about the composer and the composition of the alma mater.

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder no. or item name], USC Songs and Yells collection, Collection no. 5339, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Students' songs -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Universities and colleges -- California -- Los Angeles -- History -- Archival resources
Clippings
Letters
Sheet music
Souvenir programs
University of Southern California -- Songs and music

Box 1, Folder 1

"Greater University Jolly-Up" program 1902 April 19

Box 1, Folder 2

Manuscript, class song ":Naughty Three" (Class of 1903) by Estella M. Williamson circa 1903

Box 1, Folder 3

"Special sheet of USC songs" 1904 May 21

Box 1, Folder 4

"University of Southern California" songs 1905 Fall

Box 1, Folder 5

"Songs of the University of California" 1905

Box 1, Folder 6

"Songs and Yells" circa 1908

Box 1, Folder 7

"Alma Mater" handout undated

Box 1, Folder 8

"University of Southern California Song Book" 1914

Box 1, Folder 9

"A New Song: Dedicated to President George F. Bovard, July 1, 1918" 1918 July 1

Box 1, Folder 10

"USC Songs and Yells" circa 1919

Box 1, Folder 11

"Yours fraternally in Delta Sigma Pi" by William F. Gregory 1923

Box 1, Folder 12

"Trojan Songs" 1924

Box 1, Folder 13

"When You Are Near" by Al Wesson, "Campus Frolics of 24" 1924

Box 1, Folder 14

"University of Southern California Campus Scandal of 1925" 1925

Box 1, Folder 15

"Kiss Me Then Say Good Night" by Gene Johnson and Grant La Mont 1926

Box 1, Folder 16

"Trojan Songs" circa 1927

Box 1, Folder 17

"Fight On" 1928

Box 1, Folder 18

"Carry On" 1948

Box 1, Folder 19

"Trojan Warriors, Charge!" 1955

Box 1, Folder 20

"Fight On" 1956

Box 1, Folder 21

"Songs of Southern California: A Collection of Rally Music..." 1958

Box 1, Folder 22

"Charge" 1974

Box 1, Folder 23

"Here Comes the Sun!" 1974

Box 1, Folder 24

"Latest Hits a la Popular Airs" undated

Box 1, Folder 25

"New University Prize Songs" undated

Box 1, Folder 26

"Some Songs of USC" undated

Box 1, Folder 27

"Song Appendix" undated

Box 1, Folder 28

[Handouts containing various songs and yells] undated

Box 1, Folder 29

"University of Southern California Songs" 1902 Fall

Box 1, Folder 30

Songs and Yells 1955-1986, undated

Scope and Contents

Folder contains clippings, copies of alma mater, and correspondence.