Wirsching (Carl B.) papers, 1906-1919

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Summary

Title:
Carl B. Wirsching papers
Dates:
1906-1919
Creators:
Wirsching, Carl B.
Abstract:
This small collection consists of a photograph album that documents Carl B. Wirsching's life at USC, with a focus on athletics; Wirsching's two diplomas; a Skull and Dagger plaque; an honorary society key fob; a tag identifying him as a "Three Year Varsity Man"; a pole vault pin, and his Alumni Association president's ring. Wirsching graduated from USC in 1909, and earned his graduate degree in civil engineering from USC in 1919.
Containers:
Box: 1
Extent:
1.04 linear feet. 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Carl B. Wirsching papers, Collection no. 5318, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

This small collection consists of a photograph album that documents Wirsching's life at USC, with a focus on athletics; Wirsching's two diplomas; a Skull and Dagger plaque; an honorary society key fob; a tag identifying him as a "Three Year Varsity Man"; a pole vault pin, and his Alumni Association president's ring.

Biographical / historical:

Carl B. Wirsching received his undergraduate degree from USC in 1910, and his graduate degree in Civil Engineering in 1919. As an undergraduate, he participated in USC athletics in track and field events. He was elected to Skull and Dagger in 1931, and also served as President of the Alumni Association.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Sue Luftschein
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2017-06-20 15:42:15 -0700 .

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COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Carl B. Wirsching papers, Collection no. 5318, University Archives, 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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