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Publisher: University of Southern California (USC) Women's Literary Salons Archive, 1975-1985: New York, Cerridwen, Paris, Los Angeles 
 Materials from the Woman's Salon for Literature, "a feminist forum for intellectual discussion and for the presentation of feminist writings." Includes documents, newsletters, photographs, and a bibliography. Maintained by Ruth Wallach, head of the Architecture and Fine Arts Library at the University of Southern California. http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/womens_salons/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections, Social Issues, Women Last updated Jun 7, 2006 University of Southern California: USC Digital Archive
The archive provides digital resources on Los Angeles and southern California: "digital images of drawings, illuminated manuscripts, maps, photographs, posters, prints, rare illustrated books, as well as audio and video recordings." Includes collections devoted to African Americans, Korean Americans, Chinese Americans, Japanese relocation camps, and more. From the University of Southern California (USC). http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/search/controller/index.htm Topics: Photograph Collections: History Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Violence in the City--an End or a Beginning? A Report by the Governor's Commission on the Los Angeles Riots, December 2, 1965
Full text of the McCone Report, a study commissioned by California Governor Edmund G. Brown concerning the August 1965 Watts riots in Los Angeles. From the the University of Southern California (USC) Libraries. http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/cityinstress/mccone/ Topics: Activism, Black Resources, California: History Last updated Jun 7, 2006 El Clamor Publico Collection, 1855-1859
A searchable collection of the complete issues of El Clamor Publico, "the first Spanish-language newspaper in California after the American occupation." Often featuring "strong political views generally in support of the Mexicanos," this Los Angeles weekly also published poetry and literature. From the Digital Archive, University of Southern California (USC). http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/search/controller/view/clamor-m235.html?view=1 Topics: California: History, Languages, Newspapers, United States History Last updated Oct 18, 2009 L.A. Obscura: The Architectural Photography of Julius Shulman
This site was created in conjunction with an exhibit about photographer Julius Shulman, known for his images of mid-20th century architecture in southern California. The site features images, information about Shulman and his work, "a site map for buildings still extant in Los Angeles, biographical information about the architects, and resources for local architectural and conservation organizations." From the University of Southern California (USC). http://www.usc.edu/dept/architecture/shulman/ Topics: Architecture, Notable People, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photography Last updated Feb 23, 2005 Document: LA
A collection of photographs documenting Los Angeles, California. Browsable by theme (transportation, Hollywood, construction and deconstruction, amusement). From the Architecture and Fine Arts Library, University of Southern California. http://www.usc.edu/dept/architecture/slide/document/ Topics: Last updated Mar 21, 2004 Automobile Club of Southern California Collection, 1892-1963
"The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded in 1900 and its archive provides a distinctive picture of life in the region during the 20th century." The site contains images of hundreds of strip maps, photographs, and other materials that "relate not only to the Club's history but also to local and regional architecture, infrastructure, public policy, and cultural and recreational history." From the USC Digital Archive, University of Southern California. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/search/controller/view/acsc-m1251.html?view=1 Topics: Automobiles, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 30, 2009 The Center for Religion and Civic Culture
This research unit of the University of Southern California (USC) College of Letters, Arts and Sciences "promotes discipline-based, transdisciplinary, and interdisciplinary research related to the involvement of religion and religious institutions in civic culture." The website features publications, exhibitions, and resources for and about religious organizations and community leaders. Searchable. http://crcc.usc.edu/index.html Topics: California: Education, Social Issues Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Visualizing Ideology: Labor vs. Capital in the Age of Silent Film
"How did silent filmmakers put their politics on the screen without using words?" This online exhibit explores this and related questions through extensive text and accompanying images. Features a discussion of labor-capital films, self-tests in image interpretation (ignore the log-in sections), movie stills, and related materials. A collaborate project of the University of Southern California (USC) History Department and the USC Center for Scholarly Technology. http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/history/hist225g/ Topics: Film: Genres & Themes Last updated Aug 18, 2003 Monastic Matrix: A Scholarly Resource for the Study of Women's Religious Communities From 400 to 1600 CE
Features "Monasticon," a database of religious communities, browsable and searchable by name, region, date, and other access points; a visual library; primary documents; a bibliography; secondary sources, articles, and research "relating to women's religious life, activities and patronage"; a glossary; and brief biographies. From the Department of History, University of Southern California (USC). http://monasticmatrix.usc.edu/ Topics: Faiths, History, Religion, Women Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Life as He Knew It: Photographs of Black Los Angeles From the Walter Gordon Collection
Companion to an exhibition that "is part of a collaborative effort between USC [the University of Southern California] and other local organizations to preserve community memory. This display allows the public to interact with the fifty-eight photographs" from the collection of Walter Gordon, "a practicing attorney in Los Angeles for sixty-seven years ... [who] became acquainted with many notable members of the African-American community." Photos are from the mid-20th century. http://www.usc.edu/libraries/about/programs_exhibitions/exhibitions/gordon/blog/ Topics: Black Resources, California: History, Photograph Collections: History Last updated Jan 24, 2007 The Kidnapping of Aimee Semple McPherson
Historical essay about the 1926 disappearance of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, "[who] claimed that she had been kidnapped, tortured, drugged, and held for ransom in a shack in Mexico." Provides brief background on "Sister Aimee," who founded the Pentecostal mission Foursquare Gospel in 1922, and the rumors surrounding the 1926 events. Includes references. From the University of Southern California (USC) Information Services Division. http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/la/scandals/aimee.html Topics: Crime, Women Last updated Sep 6, 2006 The Redistricting Game
"'The Redistricting Game' is designed to educate, engage, and empower citizens around the issue of political redistricting." When playing the game, you will learn about redistricting fundamentals, gerrymandering, the Voting Rights Act, and potential reforms. Includes links to related information. From the University of Southern California (USC) Game Innovation Lab, part of the USC School of Cinematic Arts' Interactive Media Division. It was developed for the USC Annenberg Center for Communications. http://www.redistrictinggame.org/ Topics: Politics Last updated Jun 24, 2009 |
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