Dr. Cornelius Schnauber Collection, 1969-1982
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Title: Dr. Cornelius Schnauber Collection, 1969-1982
Dates: 1969-1982
Collection Number: GPC b131 f002
Creator/Collector:
Schnauber, Cornelius.
Extent: 1 folder
Repository:
Los Angeles Public Library
Los Angeles, California 90071
Abstract: Collection of approximately 350 color mounted slides taken by Dr. Cornelius Schnauber
between 1969-1982, with emphasis on the latter date. Slides primarily depict architecture
around Los Angeles.
Language of Material: English
This collection is stored on-site at the Central Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library.
It is open for research by appointment only.
[Identification of item]. Dr. Cornelius Schnauber Collection, 1969-1982. Collection Number: GPC b131 f002. Los Angeles Public
Library
Gift of Judith E. Doctor, July 24, 2020
Biography/Administrative History
Dr. Cornelius Schnauber (April 18, 1939 - February 21, 2014) was a professor of
German, USC (1967-2006), and Founder/Director of Max Kade Institute of Austrian-
German-Swiss Studies (2714 Hoover St., Los Angeles 90089). Schnauber was born near
Dresden, Germany. He received his doctorate at the University of Hamburg in 1968
having studied German literature, phonetics, and political science. He was also an
instructor in the Phonetics Institute of the University from 1963 to 1968.
The images in this collection were used for lectures Dr. Schnauber conducted in
Germany.
Scope and Content of Collection
Dr. Cornelius Schnauber Collection consists of approximately 350 color mounted slides
taken by Dr. Schnauber between 1969-1982, with emphasis on the latter date. Slides most
depict architecture around Los Angeles including the communities of Beverly Hills,
Century City, Downtown Los Angeles, Echo Park, Fairfax District, Hollywood, Lafayette
Square Santa Monica, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Westwood, and Venice.
Architecture--California--Los Angeles.
Los Angeles (Calif.)