University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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2t lll Ti n X } If, S .u), he tJua.a L D,Ji.,. , J. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRESS Under the capable guidance of the Administrators, the University has been steadily expanding both strvicturally and academically. The present constrvictive enterprise be- ing undertaken on the campus is that of the Doheny Memorial Library, made pos- sible through the liberal endowment of Edward L. Doheny in memorial to his late son, Edward L. Doheny Jr. The building, which is to occupy Me- morial Park, across from the Administra- tion Building, is being constructed of Roman brick, with iigured and yeUow mar- ble, granite, and travertine used in the fin- ishing. The building details in the Lom- bard Romanesque style of architecture show a Gothic refinement that is well in keeping with the whole structural style. Under the direction of Miss Charlotte Brown, head librarian, a model library is being developed which will be well worth visiting. On the first floor will be located the collateral reading room, with pericjdical rooms and bindery situated close by. Al- though this room is directly accessible to the book stacks, it will still be controlled by an attendant, who will issue books to the students. The memorial stairway leads to the second floor, on which is located the gen- eral reading room, which carries through to the third floor, and is impressive for its size and dignity. From the windows of this room may be seen the cloister, con- taining a shaded fountain and walks, which runs on Hoover street, and which will lend distinctive beauty and intimacy to the building. Chief among the minor rooms ot the building is the club suite, consisting of a lounging room and kitchen, provided for the use )i the library employees. Other rooms include one solely for browsing, a treasure room, archives room, congres- sional pamphlet room, and reser -e room. The many mechanical pmhlcnis m con- 18

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Dk. Francis M. Baldn IXiin of Mc ' )i Dean Francis M. Racn, both in his capacity as counselor ni men and lecturer, has won the friendship of every student on the campus. In the fuUlllment of his duties, which include vo- cational guidance, scholastic adjustment, and social adjustment, he has shown rare insight into human nature, and displays a willingness to see problems from the students ' point of view. He is also advisor to the men ' s council, and is concerned with the problem of extra-curricular activities. During his stay on the campus, he has become noted for his loyalty and interest in the affairs of the University. DEAN OF MEN One of the offices which is most vital to the wel- fare of the University is that of registrar, which is held by Theron Clark. The many duties of the registrar include the as- signing of the students to their classes, the record- ing of their grades, and the checking of their records to the requirements for the forty-six different de- grees which are awarded by the L niversity. The school is indeed fortunate in having as Reg- istrar a man with the capabilities of Mr. Clark, who has spent over thirty years in the profession. One of his chiet interests is in having a part in helping students to build useful and worth-while lives, and his work is a determining factor in the success of our college days. Theron Clark Registrar REGISTRAR

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ncctiiin with tin- m.in,ii;i.-incnt ot the li- brary will he t.ikeii care ot hy hook ehutcs, a holt conveyor, and a pneumatic tube communication and distribution system. When the buildinjj is completed, the University will have as the focal point ol its expansion program one ot the must beautiful and complete libraries iii the country. But the library is not the only new building to be added to the campus. The Physical Education building, completed last year, is a structure ot which any school might be justly proud. One of the foremost of its many fea- tures is the swimming pool, pictured be- low, which is used jointly by the men ' s and women ' s physical education depart- ments. In addition to the large pool are two smaller pools, used for instruction. Two major gymnasiums are provided for men ' s and women ' s sports, and smaller rooms are used for corrective and special classes. The women ' s portion oi the building boasts a beautifully equipped dance studio for the classes in folk and natural dancing. There are also comfortable club rooms which are the center ot A. A. and other activities. In the MKiis division are basketball courts, with seating accommodations for spectators, the athletic training quarters for the University teams, boxing and wrestling rooms and handball courts. In addition, the building contains the Physical Education faculty offices, class- rooms, the offices of the I ' niversity Health Service, a sun porch, and a solarium. The whole structure of the building is of Roman brvck in the Romanesque style of architecture, and throughout the coun- try it is looked upon as exceptionally beau- tiful and well-equipped. So much for the past and present in building construction on the campus. The thoughts of progressive-minded students and faculty are now turning to the future and the proposed addition to the Student I ' nion, to be known as the El Paseo. The structure, which is the idea ot Dean Arthur C. Weatherhead, of the G)l- lege of Architecture, and Professors C. Raimond Johnson and Raymond M. Ken- nedy, also of Architecture, will consist of an L-shaped building surrounding the ex- isting Student Union, and will provide added facilities for student and profession ' al enterprises. In a setting bearing a marked resem- wKk ■ Hi[il ii iF S 19 m • • • • •