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LA as Subject
Hosted by the USC Libraries, L.A. as Subject is an association of more than 230 libraries, cultural institutions, official archives, and private collectors dedicated to preserving and telling the sometimes-hidden histories of the Los Angeles region. Our posts here provide a view into the archives of individuals and institutions whose collections inform the great narrative -- in all its complex facets -- of Southern California.
Los Angeles' 1943 War on the Zoot Suit

Los Angeles' 1943 War on the Zoot Suit

How L.A. Got One of the Country's Largest Urban Parks

How L.A. Got One of the Country's Largest Urban Parks

L.A.'s First Freeways

L.A.'s First Freeways

Documenting and Preserving L.A.'s Olympic History

Documenting and Preserving L.A.'s Olympic History

Seventh & Broadway: Photos of Downtown's Crossroads through the Decades

Seventh & Broadway: Photos of Downtown's Crossroads through the Decades

From Mines Field to LAX: The Early History of L.A. International Airport

From Mines Field to LAX: The Early History of L.A. International Airport

A Brief History of Bridges in Los Angeles County

A Brief History of Bridges in Los Angeles County

Rediscovering Downtown L.A.'s Lost Neighborhood of Bunker Hill

Rediscovering Downtown L.A.'s Lost Neighborhood of Bunker Hill

Rockets, Cable Cars, and Protest Marches: Past SoCal Fourth of July Observances

Rockets, Cable Cars, and Protest Marches: Past SoCal Fourth of July Observances

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