University of Southern California

CTL-E-1773 · School · university · 1880-contemporary

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Private research university in Los Angeles. Robert Townsend is a tenured professor in its film program.

The record

Also known as: USC

Notes

RELP44 supporting entity for CTL-E-1468.

Relationships

Marian Croak — has alumnus
Croak earned her doctorate from the University of Southern California.

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Robert Townsend — affiliated with → this record

Sources

CultureTechLens batch RELP44 research (2026-10-06)

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