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Bovard Family papers
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Description
This collection consists of the papers, scrapbooks, sermons, bibles, and diaries of members of the Bovard Family. Family members'
materials present belong to brothers and former USC presidents George Finley Bovard (1856-1932) and Marion McKinley Bovard
(1847-1891), and their mother, Sarah Young Bovard (1828-1888).
Background
Marion McKinley Bovard (1847-1891) served as USC's first president from the school's founding in 1880 to his death in 1891.
Marion oversaw the establishment of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Music, College of Medicine and what
would become the School of Fine Arts.
Extent
1.29 Linear Feet
4 boxes
Restrictions
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Availability
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