Finding aid for the Frances Worthen papers 7084
Bo Doub
USC Libraries Special Collections
2019 March
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0189
specol@usc.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Frances Worthen papers
creator:
Worthen, Frances Smith, 1899-1982
Identifier/Call Number: 7084
Physical Description:
0.21 Linear Feet
1 box
Date (inclusive): 1952-1957
Abstract: The Frances Worthen papers contain technical and engineering drawings for industrial parts and creative drawings for poems,
invitations, and birthday greetings -- all created by Frances Worthen (1899-1982), an industrial designer and interior decorator/designer
based in Glendale, California.
Biographical / Historical
Frances Smith Worthen (1899-1982) was an industrial detail designer and interior decorator/designer based in Glendale, California.
Frances married Kenneth Betcher Worthen in 1920 and they had three sons and one daughter.
Content Description
The Frances Worthen papers contain technical and engineering drawings for industrial parts and creative drawings for poems,
invitations, and birthday greetings -- all created by Frances Worthen.
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian.
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder no. or item name], Frances Worthen papers, Collection no. 7084, Regional History Collection, Special Collections,
USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Sherry Sonnett, February 19, 2019.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Women designers -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Women industrial engineers -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Drawings (visual works)
Technical drawings
Worthen, Frances Smith, 1899-1982 -- Archives
Box 1, Folder 9
Drawing sketches with text for birthday cards to friends
undated
Box 1, Folder 8
Drawings and invitation for Valentine Party
undated
Box 1, Folder 6
"The Engineer" - poem and drawing
undated
Box 1, Folder 5
H. W. Loud Machine Works, Inc. engineering drawing
1957-09-10
Box 1, Folder 4
Haskel Engineering Associates engineering drawings
1954-1957
Box 1, Folder 1-2
Industrial design drawings
circa 1950s
Scope and Contents
Loose design drawings by Worthen for various industrial parts, including: Rocket Link, Index Arm, Rocket Arm Bracket Cap,
Upper Jaw, Hex. Hd. Bolt, Centering Attachment, Sandpaper Holder, Worm Saddle, and Stilson Wrench Assembly. Any connections
between these parts and designs are unclear and unspecified.
Box 1, Folder 7
Loose pencil drawings of pirate, elephant, and bell jar
undated
Box 1, Folder 3
Washer - Rod End Locking - technical drawings
1952-1954
General
The first few pages of this file have "National Aircraft Standards Committee" headings. Later pages have Haskel Engineering
Associates footers.
