Special Collections at the University of Southern California announces the availability of research grants for scholars whose work would benefit from access to primary source materials in the University Libraries' archival and printed collections.
USC Libraries Special Collections, the oldest institutional collection of rare materials in Southern California, contains 130,000 rare books, 1.4 million manuscripts, and 1.7 million photographs. Strengths include regional history, natural history, philosophy, German literature and culture (especially exile literature) American literature, aeronautical history, USC history, and fine printing. Special Collections is especially noted for its photographic holdings, which are made up of several discrete collections, including the Hearst Collection (1.2 million photographs) dating from 1904-61; the California Historical Society Collection containing 23,000 photographs dating from 1890-1960; and the "Dick" Whittington Collection containing 500,000 images dating from 1925-60.
For more information about Special Collections, consult its Web site: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/centers/specialized_libraries/
To consult the University of Southern California's online library catalog HOMER: http://library.usc.edu/
For further information, contact Melinda Hayes, Associate Director, at (213) 740-5141 or melindah@usc.edu.
Who is eligible?
Anyone with a scholarly interest in conducting research at USC is invited to apply. Faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and independent scholars whose work would benefit from use of USCLibraries Special Collections are eligible. Those who have previously received a research grant from USC are not eligible to apply.
What may the grant money be used for?
Grant money may be used for travel, for lodging, or for incidental expenses. Grant amounts are awarded up to $1,000 and must be used within one year of notification of the award.
How do I apply?
Please complete the application below, and e-mail, fax, or mail it to:
Melinda Hayes
Associate Director
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library
University Park
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189
Phone: (213) 740-5141
Fax: (213) 740-2343
E-mail: melindah@usc.edu
In addition to the form, applicants are asked to supply the following:
Applications can be submitted at any point during the year; however, proposals must be made two months prior to the planned research visit.
When will I know if I will receive a grant?
Applicants will be notified within two months of receipt of application.
Wallis Annenberg
Research Grants Application
Special Collections
University of Southern California
Name:________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________
Fax: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Institutional affiliation, if appropriate: ________________________________________________________
Status:
Undergraduate (year): _________________________
Graduate student (department): ______________________
Faculty (department): ______________________
Independent researcher: __________________________
Other : ______________________________
Amount requested: ________________________
Attach to this form
1) Project abstract of approximately 100 words
2) Outline of the project's goals, methods, and expected results with
reference to relevant USC holdings
3) Budget for the amount requested
4) Curriculum vitae
5) Names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for 2 references
familiar with your research.
Send application and attachments to:
Melinda Hayes
Associate Director, Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library
University Park
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189