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

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a Pfi- fe ' B i .. S NUGGETS became dust— farms— factories and cities beckoned and gross returned to the streets of the Forty-niner towns. But their splendid ghostly shells remain. Still they breathe in life and o not die-for perhaps a God continues to give them life-to remind those who came and those yet to come— of a heritage which is and will be theirs.

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HROUGH the prospector ' s sifting pan was realized a means to an end and from the rocks of his strike came triumph and wealth. Barren cactus spelled for some a story of futility — waste and bitter defeat but strong never tiring wheels symbolized for all— signs of the times— strength- progress and goals to accomplish.

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Dedication Dr. Fred Dow Fagg, Jr. Imbued with an intuitive foresight and voiced in University administration, he comes to Troy in the true spirit of a Forty- niner— to build and carve the destined visions of a great Western educationoflcenter. Th|flVck, smrel and strike claim are his — the founSSions of Htentury-Bs firmament. His pioneer combination of strength and determination will bring to our University a golden glo ft oi ' ' H JIIt work, plan and accomplisjiij for th e ben efit of futi n of his Trojans will long W ember the concftl inaugural address VW the stars — for the space beyond is infinite as are of the man who now leads us. O who ai !k beneath tl e talents To him — gentleman, friend, advisor and leader, we dedicate this volume. THE EDITOR