Finding aid for the Katherine B. Loker University of Southern California awards and recognitions 5172

Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated

USC Libraries Special Collections

2022 June

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Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Special Collections

Title: Katherine B. Loker University of Southern California awards and recognitions

Creator: Loker, Katherine B., 1915-2008

Identifier/Call Number: 5172

Physical Description: 1.125 Linear Feet 1 box

Date (bulk): 1990s-2000s

Abstract: This collection consists of the awards of American heiress, philanthropist, and University of Southern California alumna Katherine B. Loker (1915-2008).

Language of Material: English.

Container: N20

Scope and Contents

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.

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Conditions Governing Use

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], Katherine B. Loker University of Southern California awards and recognitions, Collection no. 5172, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Processing Information

This collection is unprocessed.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Realia

Tickets

Awards

Photographs

Loker, Katherine B., 1915-2008 -- Archives