Finding aid for the University of Southern California Semi-Centennial records 5056
Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated
USC Libraries Special Collections
2022 March
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0189
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Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: University of Southern California Semi-Centennial records
Creator:
University of Southern California
Identifier/Call Number: 5056
Physical Description:
3.989 Linear Feet
4 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1928-1930
Abstract: This collection includes the event programs, awards, clippings, preparation files, and expense ledger for the University of
Southern California Semi-Centennial in 1930.
Language of Material:
English.
Container: 1
Container: 2
Container: 3
Container: 4
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.
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.
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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.
[Box/folder# or item name], University of Southern California Semi-Centennial records, Collection no. 5056, University Archives,
USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Collection is partially processed.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Administrative records
Anniversaries
Certificates
Ledgers (account books)
Realia
University of Southern California -- Archives
University of Southern California -- Anniversaries