Inventory of the Leo F. Buscaglia Archives
0344
Finding aid prepared by Michael Q. Hooks
First Edition
USC Libraries Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California, 90089-0189
213-740-5900
specol@usc.edu
2008
Title: Leo F. Buscaglia Archives
Collection number: 0344
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
11.0 Linear feet
11 boxes
Date: 1904-2000, undated
Language of materials: The materials in the archives are written primarily in English, except for items in the Rocco Bartolomeo Buscaglia File, which
are written in Italian.
creator:
Buscaglia, Leo F.
Biographical note
Leo F. Buscaglia was born Felice Leonardo Buscaglia in Los Angeles, California, on March 31, 1924, one of four children of
Italian parents, Rocco Bartolomeo (Tulio) and Rosa Buscaglia. A noted educator, lecturer, and author, Buscaglia served in
the U.S. Navy during World War II, working in a military hospital.
Following his military service and academic pursuits, Buscaglia embarked on a career in education and public speaking. He
served as supervisor of special education in the Pasadena (CA) City Schools from 1960 - 1965. Then he joined the faculty of
the School of Education at the University of Southern California (USC), where he taught special education and counseling from
1965 - 1984. In addition to teaching at USC, Buscaglia also became a world-reknowned public speaker, lecturer, and author
on loving and human relationships. He continued his writing and speaking engagements following his retirement from USC in
1984 until his death in 1998.
He was the best-selling author of such books as
Love,
Personhood,
Living, Loving & Learning, and
Born for Love. He also wrote a number of articles and a column in the
Los Angeles Times.
Buscaglia earned his bachelor's degree in English and speech from USC in 1950, followed by the master's degree in language
and speech pathology in 1954, and the Ph.D. in language and speech pathology in 1963, both also from USC.
Buscagalia passed away in Glenbrook, Nev., in 1998 at the age of 74.
Acquisition
The Leo F. Buscaglia Archives was given to the USC Libraries Special Collections by Steven Short.
Custodial history
The archives was created by Leo F. Buscaglia and Steven Short, and remained in the custody of Dr. Buscaglia and Steven Short
until Mr. Short donated it to the USC Libraries Special Collections in September 2007.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers must follow copyright restrictions when using materials in the archives as part of their own research and publication.
The archives is open for research use, except for a few items that are considered confidential because of the information
contained in them.
Arrangement
The Leo F. Buscaglia Archives is arranged in 2 series: Series I: Personal, Series II: Professional. The files within each
series are arranged alphabetically. The exception to this rule would be the scrapbooks, which are placed in the last 5 boxes
of the collection, due to their size, and are arranged for the most part chronologically.
Scope and content
The Leo F. Buscaglia Archives contains material pertaining to his personal life as well as to his professional career. The
noted educator, author, and lecturer collected material not only that he created, but also material that was written about
him and his work. The personal material includes cartoons, clippings, correspondence, legal items, obituaries, and photographs.
The professional material includes articles, artwork, book manuscripts, correspondence, lectures, photographs, and scrapbooks.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name], Leo F. Buscaglia Archive, Collection no. 0344, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Buscaglia, Leo F. -- Archives
Buscaglia, Rocco Bartolomeo -- Archives
Felice Foundation. -- Archives
Short, Steven
Slack, Charles W. -- Archives
University of Southern California. -- Archives
Clippings
Correspondence
Counseling--Archival resources
Death--Archival resources
Interpersonal relations--Archival resources
Life--Archival resources
Love--Archival resources
People with disabilities--Archival resources
Photographs
Psychology, Religious--Archival resources
Scrapbooks
Self-actualization (Psychology)--Archival resources
Special education--Archival resources
Stuttering--Archival resources
Series I: Personal
1904-1999, undated
Box 1, Folder 3
Appointment Books
undated
Box 1, Folder 7
Rocco Bartolomeo Buscaglia
1904, undated
Father
Rocco Bartolomeo Buscaglia
Box 1, Folder 8
Ceremony to End Mourning
1999
Box 1, Folder 13
Durable Power of Attorney
1991
Box 1, Folder 16
Medical
1985-1997, undated
Conditions Governing Access note
Contains confidential medical information and access is restricted.
Box 1, Folder 17
Memorial Services and Tributes
1998
Box 1, Folder 18
Miscellaneous
1984-1995, undated
Box 1, Folder 21
Paper on Dr. Buscaglia
1999
Box 1, Folder 24
University of California (UC) Extension
1965
Conditions Governing Access note
Contains a Class List and Grade Report for students with confidential information and access is restricted.
Box 1, Folder 25
University of Southern California (USC)
1971-1991, undated
Box 1, Folder 26
Wedding Materials
1970-1997
Box 1, Folder 27
Wedding Materials
1970-1997
Series II: Professional
1955-2000, undated
Box 1, Folder 28-50
Articles and Columns Authored
1971-1998, undated
General note
Manuscripts and published articles written by Dr. Buscaglia, including the column
"Living and Loving" that appeared in the
Los Angeles Times.
Box 1, Folder 53
Bibliographies
1977, undated
Box 1, Folder 54
Book Announcements, Catalogs, and Promotional Materials
1977-1994, undated
Box 2, Folder 1-32
Books Authored
1957-1994, undated
General note
Handwritten and typed manuscripts, bluelines, notes, book reviews, and related materials pertaining to the following books
authored by Dr. Buscaglia:
1)
LOVE, 1972-1978, undated 2)
BECAUSE I AM HUMAN, 1972, undated 3)
THE WAY OF THE BULL, 1957, undated 4)
PERSONHOOD: THE ART OF BEING FULLY HUMAN, 1978-1982, undated 5)
LIVING, LOVING,& LEARNING, 1981-1984 6)
THE FALL OF FREDDIE THE LEAF: A STORY OF LIFE FOR ALL AGES, undated 7)
LOVING EACH OTHER: THE CHALLENGE OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS, 1984-1985, undated 8)
BUS 9 TO PARADISE: A LOVING VOYAGE, 1986 9)
A MEMORY FOR TINO, 1993-1996, undated 10)
SEVEN STORIES OF CHRISTMAS LOVE, 1993 11)
PAPA, MY FATHER: A CELEBRATION OF DADS, 1989, undated 12)
BORN FOR LOVE: REFLECTIONS ON LOVING, 1992, undated
There are also included 1 soft cover and 2 paperback copies of
LOVE.
Box 3, Folder 1-16
Books Authored
1957-1994, undated
General note
Handwritten and typed manuscripts, bluelines, notes, book reviews, and related materials pertaining to the following books
authored by Dr. Buscaglia:
1)
BORN FOR LOVE: REFLECTIONS ON LOVING, 1992, undated 2)
LEO BUSCAGLIA'S LOVE COOKBOOK WITH BIBA CAGGIANO, 1992-1994 3)
IT'S NOT OVER 'TILL IT'S OVER: LIFE BEYOND AGING (unfinished), undated.
Box 3, Folder 17
Leo F. Buscaglia, Inc.
1981-1991
Box 3, Folder 20-22
Correspondence
1971-1999, undated
Box 3, Folder 23
Courses Taught
1968-1977, undated
General note
Contains materials used by Dr. Buscaglia for courses he taught at USC:
1)
Education of Gifted Children, 1968 2)
Counseling, 1972 3)
ED EX 510, undated.
Box 4, Folder 1
Courses Taught
1968-1977, undated
General note
Contains materials used by Dr. Buscaglia for courses he taught at USC:
1)
ED EX 648, 1977, undated 2)
Exceptional Children, undated 3)
Language & Speech Problems of Exceptional Children, undated.
Box 4, Folder 4
The Felice Foundation
undated
Box 4, Folder 5
"Good Morning America"
1984
Box 4, Folder 6-57
Lectures, Readings, and Speeches
1968-1998, undated
General note
Contain lectures, readings, and speeches, and related materials such as notes, given by Dr. Buscaglia throughout the world.
Box 5, Folder 1-39
Lectures, Readings, and Speeches
1968-1998, undated
General note
Contain lectures, readings, and speeches, and related materials such as notes, given by Dr. Buscaglia throughout the world.
Box 6
Lectures, Readings, and Speeches
1968-1998, undated
General note
Includes index cards with notes for lectures by Dr. Buscaglia.
Box 6, Folder 1
Letter of Agreement:
KVIE, Inc.
1992
Box 6, Folder 2
Media Information
1984, undated
Box 6, Folder 5
Photographs
1977-1998, undated
Box 6, Folder 6
Photographs
1977-1998, undated
Box 6, Folder 7
Promotional Materials
1987-1998, undated
Box 6, Folder 9
Television Programming Schedules
1982-1987, undated
Box 6, Folder 10-12
Theater and Opera
1985-1986
General note
Contains materials pertaining to the theatrical production,
"Mrs. California", that Dr. Buscaglia co-produced.
Box 7-11
Scrapbooks
1955-2000
General note
17 scrapbooks that contain materials pertaining to Dr. Buscaglia's professional career.
