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Finding aid for the Sidney Harman papers 5121
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Description
Framed letters, diplomas, and plaques; miscellaneous papers from Harman's tenure at USC.
Background
Sidney Harman was an audio pioneer who built the first high-fidelity stereo receiver, served in education and government, and late-in-life, with virtually no media experience, acquired Newsweek magazine and wed it with a young Web site, The Daily Beast.
Extent
11.75 Linear feet 3 extra-large flat metal-edge archival boxes, 1 document box, 2 framed items
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the University Archivist. 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.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.