University of Southern California Semi-Centennial records, 1928-1930

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Summary

Creators:
University of Southern California
Abstract:
This collection includes the event programs, awards, clippings, preparation files, and expense ledger for the University of Southern California Semi-Centennial in 1930.
Extent:
3.989 Linear Feet 4 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], University of Southern California Semi-Centennial records, Collection no. 5056, University Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes the event programs, awards, clippings, preparation files, and expense ledger for the University of Southern California Semi-Centennial in 1930. Awards and certificates from other institutions are present, as well as invitations to the various events held around the University.

Biographical / historical:

In 1930, the University of Southern California celebrated its semi-centennial, having been founded in 1880. Part of the celebration included receiving certificates of congratulations and proclamations from other universities, nationally and internationally, including the University of Athens, University of Amsterdam, Harvard University, Cornell University, Hunter College (New York City), University of California at Los Angeles, University of Melbourne, the Huntington Library (San Marino, California),etc.

Processing information:

Collection is partially processed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

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# or item name], University of Southern California Semi-Centennial records, Collection no. 5056, University Archives, 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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