Finding aid for the R.R. Spear blueprints and sketches 0319

Katie Richardson and Andrew Goodrich
USC Libraries Special Collections
2011 July
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0189
specol@usc.edu


Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: R.R. Spear blueprints and sketches
creator: Ruck, W.F. (William Frederick)
creator: Spear, R.R.
Identifier/Call Number: 0319
Identifier/Call Number: 146
Physical Description: 5 linear feet. (3 containers)
Date (inclusive): 1910-1930
Abstract: The collection is comprised of a subdivision map as well as specifications, blueprints, and sketches of several structures constructed in South Los Angeles between 1910 and 1930.
Container: 1
Container: 2
Container: 3

Scope and Content

The R.R. Spear blueprints and sketches consists of blueprints of of structures designed by R.R. Spear and W.F. Ruck in South Los Angeles; the general specifications of two single-family residences; and a map of Athens-on-the-Hill, a residential subdivision in South Los Angeles that was platted in the early twentieth century.

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

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# or item name], R.R. Spear blueprints and sketches, Collection no. 0319, Regional History Collections, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Acquisition

The collection was given to the University of Southern California by Carroll Morrison in 2003.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Architecture -- California -- Los Angeles -- History -- Archival resources
Los Angeles (Calif.) -- History -- Archival resources
Specifications
Blueprints
Ruck, W.F. (William Frederick) -- Archives
Spear, R.R. -- Archives