George Ligar USC alumnus papers, 1918-1960s

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Summary

Creators:
Ligar, George, 1918-1995
Abstract:
This collection consists of a scrapbook, publications, drafting papers, blueprints, sketches, and design files of architect and USC graduate George Ligar (1918-1995).
Extent:
1.125 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English , Greek, Modern (1453-) .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], George Ligar USC alumnus papers, Collection no. 5064, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a scrapbook, publications, drafting papers, blueprints, sketches, and design files of architect and USC graduate George Ligar (1918-1995). The scrapbook contains photographs and memorabilia from Ligar's life, including his infancy in Russia and his education at USC. Design files for furniture and sculpture projects are represented in the collection. Also present is a card from, and clippings about, Maria Rasputin (Marii︠a︡ Grigorʹevna Rasputina), daughter of Grigori Rasputin and family friend of the Ligars.

Biographical / historical:

Born in Russia to Greek parents, George Ligar (1918-1995) was a Los Angeles-based architect and USC alumnus.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ligar's son, George Ligar II, 1995-1997.
Processing information:

Collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

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 no. or item name], George Ligar USC alumnus papers, Collection no. 5064, 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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