University Archives

The University Archives is the repository for the records of enduring value officially made or received by the University of Southern California, and for other materials of historical value related to the functions of the University. The University Archives houses official records produced by the University’s administrative offices, academic divisions and schools, the Academic Senate, and various University-wide committees; publications produced by the units of the University, ranging from course catalogs to commencement programs to art exhibition catalogs; the papers of individual faculty members; historical papers documenting the founding and subsequent history of the University; and materials produced by University-supported or affiliated groups, such as Town and Gown and the General Alumni Association; records of student organizations and groups; and photographic materials produced by and about the University and its students, faculty, staff and events.