Spanish American Institute Photograph Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SPC-2018-053

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Spanish American Institute Photograph Collection (1920-1964, 1989; undated) contains approximately 138 photographs, postcards, and clippings taken of students and teachers engaged in classwork and other activities at the Spanish American Institute, which was located in Gardena, California. Other photographs include images of various locations on campus such as the farm; church; classrooms; and dormitories; as well as images of campus sporting events and celebrations such as an alumni banquet; and group photographs. Also included in this collection is an annual report from January 1923 which provides information regarding the history up until that point; "Spanish American Institute 1913-1971 Service to the Boys" booklet; as well as the mission of the institute and small blurbs about different departments within the Institute.

Dates

1920-1964, 1989; undated

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical / Historical

The Southern California Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church established the Spanish American Institute in 1909. The institute, which opened in 1913 in Gardena, California served as a boarding school for Mexican boys aged 12-18 and held classes in English and other subjects; as well as various vocational trades including agricultural programs. At the time that it opened, John P. Howe was the first Superintendent for the twenty-five boys that attended. The Institute closed its boarding school in 1971, but continues to operate providing college and vocational scholarships to the Hispanic community in Southern California.

Extent

1 box (one photograph box; five oversized photographs located in map case 2, drawer 3)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains photographs taken of students and teachers engaged in classwork and other activities at the Spanish American Institute. Other photographs include images of various locations on campus such as the farm; church; classrooms; and dormitories; as well as images of campus sporting events and celebrations.