Names: Kleinsmid, Rufus Bernhard von, 1875-1964 and Brunswig, Lucien N. (Lucien Napoleon), 1854-1943 / Subject: College presidents--California--Los Angeles - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

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Description:: Newspaper clipping of the article, "Educator's Work Brings Distinction From Aboard; Honor Paid Von KleinSmid; French Decoration for Aiding Learning Pinned on Educator at Notable Biltmore Gathering." Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 1928: pg. A1.
Date:: January 10, 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: During a ceremony at the Biltmore Hotel, French philanthropist Lucien Brunswig (far left) stands beside French Consul Henri Didot as he hands the diploma of the Order of L'Instruction Publique to USC President Dr. Rufus B. von Kleinsmid, for his work in promoting international education and good will. Kleinsmid was also made an office of the order and awarded a medal. On his right is retired French Capt. Charles Vical, who started a French language school in Los Angeles.
Date:: January 10, 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection