Doheny Library

Doheny Library

Doheny Library
Country United States
Type Academic library
Scope University
Established 1932
Location University Park, Los Angeles
Coordinates 34°01′12″N 118°17′02″W / 34.0201°N 118.2838°W / 34.0201; -118.2838
Branch of University of Southern California Libraries
Other information
Director Sophie Lesinska
Website https://libraries.usc.edu/locations/doheny-memorial-library

The Edward L. Doheny, Jr. Memorial Library is a library located in the center of campus at the University of Southern California (USC).

After the tragic shooting of his son, the Irish American oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny donated $1.1 million in 1932 to USC to build the Doheny Library. It was designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram. The gardens were designed by A.E. Hanson (1893-1986).[1]

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