Names: Kleinsmid, Rufus Bernhard von, 1875-1964 - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Description:: Rufus B. Von KleinSmid, in academic gown, speaking at a ceremony at University of Southern California, with audience, some in caps and gowns, some in coats and jackets, standing at right, with Trojan statue in background
Date:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: A play-by-play is given for the game between the Fighting Irish and the Trojans.
Date:: December 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Rufus von KleinSmid, president of USC, in attendance at the Notre Dame vs. USC game at the Coliseum. He wears a ribbon on his lapel that reads, "Official."
Date:: December 3, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: The largest graduation class in USC history at the time at 1324.
Date:: June 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Older men in robes gather on a temporary stage on the Coliseum's field. A large pile of rolled diplomas are with them on the stage. President Rufus B. von KleinSmid sits fourth seat from the left.
Date:: June 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

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

Description:: A different photograph of Dr. Rufus B. von Kleinsmid taken on the same occasion appears in the article, "Inquest By Scientists on Eclipse of Sun; Savants in Convention Here Agree Einstein Theory Strengthened by Observations of Corona." Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 1923: II1.
Date:: September 17, 1923
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Description:: Photograph of USC President Dr. Rufus B. Von Kleinsmid and his wife Elisabeth on board a ship.
Date:: [between 1923-1932]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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