Spring 2004 - Trojan Family Magazine

Williams, the Conqueror By Shashank Bengali
Paul Revere Williams ’19 was an African-American architect at a time when such a combination wasn’t considered possible. Industrialists and Hollywood royalty lined up for his services, American presidents appointed him to national commissions. Nowhere else in the country was a black man making these kinds of contributions.

Playing Easy to Get
He designed buildings in dozens of cities across the Southland – more than 300 in Beverly Hills alone. Looking back, many believe one house started it all. The story of Cordhaven remains one of Williams’ great triumphs.
Breathless in Brentwood
The real-estate listing was more rapt than usual: “Exceptional classic Paul Williams traditional poised on an amazing 3/4-acre lot in prime Brentwood Park.... Absolutely gorgeous grounds, romantic patios.... True perfection.”

Requiem for the Term Paper By Eric Mankin
What constitutes scholarship in the 21st century? Academics, computer scientists, librarians, media artists and students themselves are now reweaving this venerable fabric. The looms are working round the clock, rolling out amazing bolts of new intellectual material across the land.

Alumni & Friends
Catch up with newsman Herb Klein, diva Marilyn Horne, bandage baron Kenton Gregory et al.





	Spring 2004 FEATURES Williams, the Conqueror By Shashank Bengali Paul Revere Williams ’19 was an African-American architect at a time when such a combination wasn’t considered possible. Industrialists and Hollywood royalty lined up for his services, American presidents appointed him to national commissions. Nowhere else in the country was a black man making these kinds of contributions. Playing Easy to Get He designed buildings in dozens of cities across the Southland – more than 300 in Beverly Hills alone. Looking back, many believe one house started it all. The story of Cordhaven remains one of Williams’ great triumphs. Breathless in Brentwood The real-estate listing was more rapt than usual: “Exceptional classic Paul Williams traditional poised on an amazing 3/4-acre lot in prime Brentwood Park.... Absolutely gorgeous grounds, romantic patios.... True perfection.” Requiem for the Term Paper By Eric Mankin What constitutes scholarship in the 21st century? Academics, computer scientists, librarians, media artists and students themselves are now reweaving this venerable fabric. The looms are working round the clock, rolling out amazing bolts of new intellectual material across the land. Reading, Writing and Web-Authoring The tactful phrase “technology-challenged” is actually a euphemism for 21st-century illiteracy, say USC missionaries of multimedia. They’re spreading the word one course at a time. COLUMNS Editor’s Note President’s Page Teaching is central to the culture of USC. Last Word A knight at the opera. DEPARTMENTS Mailbag Write in the nick of time. What’s New - Shelf Life - People Watch Marshall times two, conjoined twins divided, a triplet of new national centers and more. Hip hop and hoops, National Book Award finalists. USC stars, rising and risen. Alumni & Friends Catch up with newsman Herb Klein, diva Marilyn Horne, bandage baron Kenton Gregory et al. Class Notes A running record of Trojan lives. • Glimpses of History Class Notes Marriage, Births and Deaths Alumni Profile That’s “Mr. Earp” to You! Earl Chafin ’54 Alumni Profile He’s Got Art Under His Skin: Fred Hatt ’80 Alumni Profile Flying High: Melissa Ward ’86 In Memoriam William P. Hogoboom