Karabian (Walter) collection on Norman H. Topping, bulk 1975-2013

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Summary

Title:
Walter Karabian collection on Norman H. Topping
Dates:
bulk 1975-2013
Creators:
Karabian, Walter
Abstract:
This small collection contains items on USC president Dr. Norman H. Topping (1908-1997), dating from 1975 to 2013, primarily collected by his friend Walter Karabian. Most of the materials relate to the planning of tribute events for Dr. Topping, dating from 1975 to 1998.
Containers:
Box: 1
Extent:
0.437 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Walter Karabian collection on Norman H. Topping, Collection no. 5247, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This small collection contains items on USC president Dr. Norman H. Topping (1908-1997), dating from 1975 to 2013, primarily collected by his friend Walter Karabian. Most of the materials, including correspondence, programs, invitations, photographs, and clippings, relate to the planning of tribute events for Dr. Topping dating from 1975 to 1998.There are also two VHS video tapes labeled as about a Birthday Luncheon (January 14, 1992) and a tribute to Barney Rosenweig (June 5, 1991).

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Norman H. Topping was the University of Southern California's sixth president, serving from 1958 to 1970.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Walter Karabian, 2013.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
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 2022-03-10 10:19:34 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Walter Karabian collection on Norman H. Topping, Collection no. 5247, 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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