University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology records, 1964-1987

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Title:
University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology records
Dates:
1964-1987
Creators:
Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center. Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Abstract:
The USC Davis School of Gerontology records chronicle the development of Gerontology at USC, 1964-1987. Erected as a tribute to Ethel Percy Andrus, the Andrus Gerontology Center is committed to understanding aging and preparing professionals to work in an aging society. Founded in 1975, the Davis School is the nation's first professional School of Gerontology. With its own faculty representing various disciplines, the School is able to offer students a wide range of scientific and professional Gerontology courses.
Containers:
Box: 8
Box: 7
Extent:
9.313 Linear Feet 9 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology records, Collection no. 0274, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

The USC Davis School of Gerontology records consist of reports, contracts, guidelines, plans, grant applications, publicity, and publications, 1964-1987, that chronicle the development of Gerontology at USC. Erected as a tribute to Ethel Percy Andrus, the Andrus Gerontology Center is committed to understanding aging and preparing professionals to work in an aging society. Founded in 1975, the Leonard Davis School is the nation's first professional School of Gerontology. With its own faculty representing various disciplines, the School is able to offer students a wide range of scientific and professional Gerontology courses.

Biographical / historical:

The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is an academic division of the University of Southern California. It focused in gerontology, the study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging. The Leonard Davis School was founded in 1975. The school offered the world's first Ph.D. in Gerontology, the first joint master's degree in Gerontology and Business Administration, and the first undergraduate Health Science Track in Gerontology. Research on molecular biology, neuroscience, demography, psychology, sociology, and public policy is conducted at the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center, the research and services component of the school.

Acquisition information:
Boxes 1-5 received December 14, 1987; box received July 8, 1988.
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Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-04-14 08:49:28 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology records, Collection no. 0274, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-2587
specol@usc.edu
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