Ornithologist Granville P. Ashcraft measuring the beak of a bird specimen brought back by a team of University of Southern California scientists from their exploration of the Gulf of Lower California on U.S.C.’s Velero III cruiser. The expedition was captained by Allan Hancock, president of the U.S.C. board of trustees, and included a team of three zoologists, an ornithologist (Ashcraft), a botanist, an ichthyologist, a parasitologist, a scientific artist, a photographer, a collector, and an official observer for the Mexican government. The team brought back several thousands of specimens including birds, fish, mammals, algae, and parasites.
Ornithologist Granville P. Ashcraft holding a bird specimen brought back by a team of University of Southern California scientists from their exploration of the Gulf of Lower California on U.S.C.’s Velero III cruiser. The expedition was captained by Allan Hancock, president of the U.S.C. board of trustees, and included a team of three zoologists, an ornithologist (Ashcraft), a botanist, an ichthyologist, a parasitologist, a scientific artist, a photographer, a collector, and an official observer for the Mexican government. The team brought back several thousands of specimens including birds, fish, mammals, algae, and parasites.
Bat specimen brought back by a team of University of Southern California scientists from their exploration of the Gulf of Lower California on U.S.C.’s Velero III cruiser. The expedition was captained by Allan Hancock, president of the U.S.C. board of trustees, and included a team of three zoologists, an ornithologist, a botanist, an ichthyologist, a parasitologist, a scientific artist, a photographer, a collector, and an official observer for the Mexican government. The team brought back several thousands of specimens including birds, fish, mammals, algae, and parasites.
Howard Jones, USC football coach from 1925-1940, bowling. Jones led the University of Southern California Trojans to four Rose Bowls, winning all of them. Jones also coached at Syracuse, Yale, Ohio State, University of Iowa, and Duke. He also won the Rose Bowl with Yale. Jones was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951.Photo was probably put in the wrong sleeve as it doesn't appear to relate to the WPA Garden Project
Fully-clothed man jumps into the Youth Triumphant (or The Four Cornerstones of American Democracy) Fountain on the University of Southern California's campus while a big crowd watches, possibly during USC - UCLA riots
Members of the University of Southern California and University of California, Berkeley track teams compete in an 880 yard race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Spectators watch from the stadium seating in the background.
Ornithologist Grenville P. Ashcraft measuring bird specimens brought back by a team of University of Southern California scientists from their exploration of the Gulf of Lower California on U.S.C.’s Velero III cruiser. The expedition was captained by Allan Hancock, president of the U.S.C. board of trustees, and included a team of three zoologists, an ornithologist, a botanist, an ichthyologist, a parasitologist, a scientific artist, a photographer, a collector, and an official observer for the Mexican government. The team brought back several thousands of specimens including birds, fish, mammals, algae, and parasites.
Ornithologist Granville P. Ashcraft with what looks like a skull specimen brought back by a team of University of Southern California scientists from their exploration of the Gulf of Lower California on U.S.C.’s Velero III cruiser. The expedition was captained by Allan Hancock, president of the U.S.C. board of trustees, and included a team of three zoologists, an ornithologist (Ashcraft), a botanist, an ichthyologist, a parasitologist, a scientific artist, a photographer, a collector, and an official observer for the Mexican government. The team brought back several thousands of specimens including birds, fish, mammals, algae, and parasites.
Bat specimen brought back by a team of University of Southern California scientists from their exploration of the Gulf of Lower California on U.S.C.’s Velero III cruiser. The expedition was captained by Allan Hancock, president of the U.S.C. board of trustees, and included a team of three zoologists, an ornithologist, a botanist, an ichthyologist, a parasitologist, a scientific artist, a photographer, a collector, and an official observer for the Mexican government. The team brought back several thousands of specimens including birds, fish, mammals, algae, and parasites.
University of Southern California senior and pitcher for the Trojans baseball team, Bob Winslow, warming up his arm on the sidelines during the spring of 1940
Members of the University of Southern California and University of California, Berkeley track teams compete in a race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Members of the University of Southern California and University of California, Berkeley track teams compete in an 100 yard race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Fully-clothed man stands in the Youth Triumphant (or The Four Cornerstones of American Democracy) Fountain on the University of Southern California's campus while a large crowd watches, possibly associated with the USC - UCLA riots.
Jesse Owens of the Ohio State University track team competes against an unidentified member of the University of Southern California track team in a hurdle race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Spectators watch in the background.
University of Southern California senior and pitcher for the Trojans baseball team, Bob Winslow, warming up his arm on the sidelines during the spring of 1940
African American track and field athlete, likely Paul Kerry, running hurdles in a USC track and field uniform, at the University of Southern California.
Page 143 in the 1925 El Rodeo Yearbook, University of Southern California. Portraits of: William J. Allevato, Wilma Ackley, I. Anient, A. Adams, Elsa M. Anderson, Ercil Adams, Leo E. Anderson, M. Aguirre, Geo. Anderson and H. Allen.
Group portrait of the USC Student Army Training Corps, Company A, with two African American men and 57 white men wearing military uniforms. They are grouped in front of a large palm tree, with a building in the far background, possibly on the campus of the USC.
This image is described in Los Angeles Times article, June 15, 1934, Ten Thousand Gather fo U.S.C. Graduation, Class of 1593 Given Diplomas and Other Awards in Colorful Twilight Ceremony at Coliseum … There were dramatic moments, too, such as when Dr. Frank C. Touton, vice-president of the university, who awarded the diplomas, found his pretty young daughter, Herriette [Harriet] Louise Touton, in line and as soon as he had handed her a diploma he planted a resounding kiss on her cheek. …
Three runners in USC uniforms and one runner in a white Stanford uniform jump hurdles on the track at the Coliseum Officials officials in the background observe. Spectators are seated in the grandstand in the distance.
Louis Zamperini ran track and field for Torrance High School and USC. He qualified in the 5000 meters race for the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. While attending USC in 1938, he set the national collegiate mile record.
Louis Zamperini stands on the track of Bovard Field, University of Southern California, photographed from the waist up. He is wearing a Torrance High School track uniform.
Reported in "U.S.C. UNVEILS TROJAN STATUE: Speakers Laud Spirit of Ancient Troy's Sons University's Great Progress Cited by Dr. Stonier Alumni Leaders Praised for Creation of Shrine," Los Angeles Times, 07 Jun. 1930: A2.
Louis Zamperini ran track and field for Torrance High School and USC. He qualified in the 5000 meters race for the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. While attending USC in 1938, he set the national collegiate mile record.
View of Frances Howard standing in scarf and dress, handing a book to Nate Halpern, standing in collared shirt, jacket, pants, and holding books. The USC bookstore reportedly had an increase in sales of 10 to 15 percent over the last year.
Related to Los Angeles Times article, June 15, 1934, Ten Thousand Gather fo U.S.C. Graduation, Class of 1593 Given Diplomas and Other Awards in Colorful Twilight Ceremony at Coliseum
This photograph appears with the article "Prehistoric Link Studied: U.S.C. Students Classify Extinct Animal Fossils Dug Up at Rifle Range, Fancy Feeding Him Peanuts." Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 1935: A3.
Rufus B. Von Kleinsmid and two other faculty members standing at podium, other faculty members seated, all in academic gowns, under decorated pavilion, with Coliseum peristyle with scaffolding visible in background
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, June 15, 1934, Ten Thousand Gather fo U.S.C. Graduation, Class of 1593 Given Diplomas and Other Awards in Colorful Twilight Ceremony at Coliseum
Graduates, in caps and gowns, passing through or standing in decorated pavilion with faculty, with Coliseum peristyle with scaffolding in background, decorative trees and flowers in foreground
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
Runner in a USC uniform is about to cross the finish line on the track at the Coliseum Three officials on the left hold stop watches and a long line of officials on the right observe.
Patricia Reilly Hitt served as national co-chairwoman of Richard M. Nixon's 1968 presidential campaign and became his assistant secretary of health, education and welfare.
Two runners in USC uniforms and one runner in a white Stanford uniform are about to cross the finish line on the track at the Coliseum as officials observe.
Tom Lawless (left), managing editor of the daily Trojan, looks over layout presented by Martha Williams (right), organizational editor. A copy of the Daily Trojan sits on the desk where Lawless is seated.
Rufus B. Von Kleinsmid awarding a diploma to an older woman graduate, with other faculty members seated, all in caps and gowns, under decorated pavilion, with Coliseum peristyle with scaffolding visible in background
At center, Lee Barnes, a U.S.C. vaulter, is captured falling through the air after he crosses over the bar during a record-setting vault attempt. His body is angled towards camera and facing the ground. He stretches an arm over his head as he passes behind the bar. In front of him, the bar stands at center. On the ground, another athlete stands near the left edge and watches Barnes' jump. Another man stands with his back to camera at center. In the distance, the field stretches back towards the stadium's seats, which line the background.
William Berger, Michael A.E. Franklin, Arthur Syvertson, Gyles Isham, Adna W. Leonard, Jr., and Patrick Monkhouse, in tuxedoes, and coach Alan Nichols, in suit and tie, all standing, in a row in front of wall with door and portrait
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, October 18, 1928, Trojan Sophs Win Right to Rule, Freshmen Lose Liberties—and Shirts—in Annual Brawl
Three runners in USC uniforms and one runner in a white Stanford uniform are about to cross the finish line on the track at the Coliseum. Officials officials observe. Spectators are seated in the grandstand in the distance.
Three runners in USC uniforms and one runner in a white Stanford uniform jump hurdles on the track at the Coliseum Officials officials in the background observe. Spectators are seated in the grandstand in the distance.
Two young men on athletic field, one standing, bent, pulling the other's feet, one seated, feet in air, hand holding cloth to face, shirt torn, with houses in background
About 45 graduates, in caps and gowns, seated on grass, with about 20 people, some in caps and gowns, standing behind, and about 4 people seated on benches at right, with trees in background and lawn in foreground
About 16 uniformed football players in motion on field, with about 20 spectators, mostly men, standing and seated along wooden fence at edge of field, building with domes, houses, and mountains in background
Rufus B. Von Kleinsmid and two other faculty members standing at podium, one holding academic hood, other faculty members seated, all in academic gowns, under decorated pavilion, with Coliseum peristyle with scaffolding visible in background
This photograph appears with the article “Geologists Picture Midwest as Sahara, New Desert Foreseen in Dust-Swept Area,” Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 1935: 2. The article states: The theory that another great American desert is in the process of formation in the drought-stricken, wind-swept section of the Midwest was advanced yesterday … Their prediction is based on the dry years experienced in the Midwest since 1930, the drought and intense heat of 1934, and the current dust storms which have swept over Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, and Iowa. …
This photograph, cropped, appears with Los Angeles Times article, October 18, 1928, Trojan Sophs Win Right to Rule, Freshmen Lose Liberties—and Shirts—in Annual Brawl
An Olympic Club runner reaches the finish line with a University of Southern California runner approaching from behind. An official with a stop watch stands on the left.
L-R--Winifred Brunning, Lorry Burns and Virginia Strother dine together. They are part of the USC Greek system of fraternities and sororities. The location they are dining at is the Miramar Hotel, now the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows.
Ivy Day procession, led by two young men in suits and ties carrying ivy, followed by about 15 young women in white dresses carrying ivy, then long line of graduates in caps and gowns, with buildings at right, lawn at left