Steven B. Sample papers, 1991-2010

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Creators:
Sample, Steven B., 1940-2016
Abstract:
Steven B. Sample was the 10th President of the University of Southern California, 1991-2010. Under his leadership, USC became world-renowned in the fields of communications and multimedia technologies, developed innovative community partnerships, and improved its status as one of the country's leading research universities--going from #44 in 1999 to #26 in 2010. As a scholar and researcher, Sample received patents for digital appliance controls, particularly those found in microwave ovens. Sample stepped down as President in August 2010, and passed away from complications due to Parkinson's disease on March 29, 2016. The Steven B. Sample papers consists of materials created and collected by Steven Sample during his tenure as the University of Southern California's 10th president.
Extent:
26.75 Linear Feet 23 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Steven B. Sample papers, Collection no. 5007, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

The Steven B. Sample papers consists of materials created and collected by Steven Sample during his tenure as the University of Southern California's 10th president.

Biographical / historical:

Steven B. Sample was the 10th President of the University of Southern California, 1991-2010. Under his leadership, USC became world-renowned in the fields of communications and multimedia technologies, developed innovative community partnerships, and improved its status as one of the country's leading research universities--going from #44 in 1999 to #26 in 2010. As a scholar and researcher, Sample received patents for digital appliance controls, particularly those found in microwave ovens. Sample stepped down as President in August 2010, and passed away from complications due to Parkinson's disease on March 29, 2016.

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All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Department of Special Collections at specol@usc.edu. 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], Steven B. Sample papers, Collection no. 5007, 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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