Asbjorn P. Ousdal Vinland Saga scrapbook, 1938

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Summary

Creators:
Ousdal, Asbjorn P.
Abstract:
A scrapbook containing materials relating to Asbjorn P. Ousdal's historical drama, Vinland Saga, first performed at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California in 1937. The scrapbook includes an official program for the 1937 production issued by the Norroena Society of America and pages from the script alongside watercolor illustrations with relevant imagery. Pasted to the back cover of the book is an envelope containing photographs, news clippings, and magazines with articles featuring Ousdal (rehoused in an archival folder). The scrapbook also includes a handwritten inscription by Ousdal to USC. The title page of the script reads: "Vinland Saga: Being the Story of the Discovery of America by Leif Erikson / 1000 A. D. / With Illustrations (54) / by Asbjorn P. Ousdal."
Extent:
1.04 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Asbjorn P. Ousdal Vinland Saga scrapbook, Collection no. 6209, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

A scrapbook containing materials relating to Asbjorn P. Ousdal's historical drama, Vinland Saga, first performed at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California in 1937. The scrapbook includes an official program for the 1937 production issued by the Norroena Society of America and pages from the script alongside watercolor illustrations with relevant imagery. Pasted to the back cover of the book is an envelope containing photographs, news clippings, and magazines with articles featuring Ousdal (rehoused in an archival folder). The scrapbook also includes a handwritten inscription by Ousdal to USC. The title page of the script reads: "Vinland Saga: Being the Story of the Discovery of America by Leif Erikson / 1000 A. D. / With Illustrations (54) / by Asbjorn P. Ousdal."

Acquisition information:
Gift of Asbjorn P. Ousdal, October 9, 1942.
Processing information:

This material was previously described in the USC Libraries catalog as a rare book under the call number: 810 O94 TV.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. 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], Asbjorn P. Ousdal Vinland Saga scrapbook, Collection no. 6209, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G-24
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1822, US
Contact:
(213) 740-0183
ajustice@usc.edu
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