Inventory of the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology records 0274

USC Libraries Special Collections

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2010

Title: University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology records

Collection number: 0274

Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Special Collections

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 6.0 boxes

Date (inclusive): 1964-1987

Abstract: The USC Davis School of Gerontology records chronicle the development of Genrontology 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.

creator: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center. Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. -- Archives

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

Conditions Governing Access

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

Acquisition

Boxes 1-5 received December 14, 1987; box received July 8, 1988.

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.

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 Genrontology at USC . Erected as a tribute to Ethel Percy Andrus, the Andrus Gerontology Center is commited 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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Brochures

Gerontology--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources

Gerontology--Study and teaching--Archival resources

Legal instruments

Printed ephemera

Publications

Reports

Box 1

Institute for the Study Retirement and Aging, (Ross Cortese) 1964-1968

Scope and Contents note

Contracts, guidelines, plans, grant applications, publicity, etc.

Box 1

USC Gerontology Center, 1969-1971

Scope and Contents note

Contracts, guidelines, plans, grant applications, publicity, etc.

Box 1

Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center, 1972-

Scope and Contents note

Contracts, guidelines, plans, grant applications, publicity, etc.

Box 1

Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, 1976-

Scope and Contents note

Contracts, guidelines, plans, grant applications, publicity, etc.

Box 1

Architectural Drawings of [Gerontology] Center undated

Box 1

Time Capsule Information undated

Box 1

Gerontology Center Report, 1965-1968

Box 1

Gerontology Center Report, 1969-1971

Box 1

First Fifteen Years of Progress, 1980

Box 1

Andrus Center Priorities--Long-Range Plans undated

Box 1

Faculty Recruited/Supported AGC, 1965-1980

Box 1

"Boilerplate," 1972-1982

Box 1

AGC Accreditation Reports undated

Box 1

Academic Planning Reports undated

Box 1

History of Organizational Structure/Logo undated

Box 1

Scientific Meetings at Which Faculty/Students Made Presentations undated

Box 1

Record of Grants Received, 1972-1982

Scope and Contents note