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Doheny Memorial Library

Celebrating 75 Years

Catherine Quinlan, dean of the USC Libraries, cordially invites the USC community and friends of the university to celebrate Doheny Memorial Library's first 75 years at a commemorative address by USC professor and former California State Librarian Kevin Starr.

Professor Starr will discuss the history and impact of the university's flagship library in a lecture titled:

Tragedy and Legacy:
The Doheny Library Turns 75;
Epicenter of Humanism

The reception begins at 4:30 p.m. in Doheny Library's second-floor Intellectual Commons. Professor Starr's lecture begins at 5:00 p.m.

RSVP: 213-740-2543 or sforeman@usc.edu
Information: 213-740-2328 or antoinet@usc.edu

This event kicks off a year-long diamond jubilee of tours, screenings, and other special events.