Loker (Katherine B.) University of Southern California awards and recognitions, bulk 1990s-2000s

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Summary

Title:
Katherine B. Loker University of Southern California awards and recognitions
Dates:
bulk 1990s-2000s
Creators:
Loker, Katherine B., 1915-2008
Abstract:
This collection consists of the awards of American heiress, philanthropist, and University of Southern California alumna Katherine B. Loker (1915-2008).
Containers:
Box: N20
Extent:
1.125 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Katherine B. Loker University of Southern California awards and recognitions, Collection no. 5172, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the awards of American heiress, philanthropist, and University of Southern California alumna Katherine B. Loker (1915-2008). She donated millions to USC for buildings, improvements, and research, including The Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute, the track and field stadium, and the USC School of Theatre.

Biographical / historical:

Katherine B. Loker (1915-2008) was an American heiress and philanthropist. Loker graduated from the University of Southern California in 1940 and was a USC trustee. She and her husband, Donald Loker, donated to California State University, Dominguez Hills, Harvard University, the University of Southern California, the California Museum of Science and Industry, the California Hospital Medical Center, the Donald P. Loker Cancer Treatment Center, the Los Angeles Music Center, and the Richard Nixon Library. Loker was one of the daughters of the founder of the company Starkist.

Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-07-26 15:00:40 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Katherine B. Loker University of Southern California awards and recognitions, Collection no. 5172, 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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