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1932 Olympics Exhibit Collection

 Collection
Identifier: DH-1900-001

Scope and Content

This collection contains one box consisting of eleven photographs of images taken during the 1932 summer olympics held in Los Angeles; exhibit labels; two programs; and two maps. Images depict cyclists, the Los Angeles Coliseum, the start of a swimming event, a rowing event at Marine Stadium (Long Beach, CA.), a lacrosse event, a track and field event featuring the United States team, and other images. All photographs are reproductions courtesy of the Security Pacific National Bank Photograph Collection, Los Angeles Public Library. Also included in this collection is a photocopy of the official program, and an events/records program; as well as exhibit labels presumably used to accompany the photographs in this collection when used on display during the CSUDH archives exhibit created in 1984. Lastly, this collection contains two maps of Olympic events, including schedule and entrance fees.

Dates

  • 1932
  • 1984

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Publication Rights- Photographs

The Gerth Archives and Special Collections is not the copyright holder for these photographs. If a patron wishes to make copies of materials in this collection, it is the responsibility of the researcher to attempt to locate the holder of the copyright to obtain permission for publication. Full responsibility for legal questions relating to the use and publication of manuscripts rests with the researcher. For more information regarding copyright for the photographs, please contact the Los Angeles Public Library.

History

In 1984, Los Angeles hosted the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and the cycling events were held at the velodrome on the campus of CSU Dominguez Hills. To celebrate the games and the participation of CSUDH, the Department of Archives and Special Collections put together an exhibit of photographs and documents from the first time Los Angeles hosted the Olympic Games - the Games of the X Olympiad in 1932.

Extent

1 box (three folders consisting of eleven photographs; exhibit labels; and two programs)

2 items (two maps-oversized)

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

All photographs in this collection were reproduced from the Security Pacific National Bank- Los Angeles Public Library Collection. To view original photographs, as well as similiar photographs please consult the Los Angeles Public Library.

Title
Inventory of the 1932 Olympics Exhibit Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Jennifer Allan Goldman. Finding aid was updated by Karen Clemons, 2026.
Date
©2006; 2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747