Compton 125 Historical Society Collection

Collection

Identifier: SPC-2022-005

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Compton 125 Historical Society collection (1896-2020; undated) contains 10 boxes and 9.54 linear feet of material that includes yearbooks, newspapers, photographs, and other materials related to the history and community of Compton, CA. The bulk of the collection consists of newsletters, yearbooks, photographs, and event programs centered on the public schools within the city of Compton during the early to mid 1900s. Also included are materials related to the Compton 125 Year Project and its celebrations. Materials consist of event leaflets, meeting agendas, and an array of photographs that showcase Compton community members planning and participating in celebratory events.

Dates

1896-2022; 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 Compton 125 Historical Society is a direct result of the Compton 125 Project, which was established to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the city of Compton. Spearheaded by Reverend Charles L. Brown and Minister Pauline Brown in June of 2013, the Compton 125 Project sought to commemorate the legacy of Compton through community-centered initiatives that would provide spaces for unifying interactions and educate the people of Compton. As such, by documenting the Compton 125 Project and its celebrations, the Compton 125 Historical Society began the process of preserving the history of Compton, CA. Alongside materials compiled from the Compton 125 Project, the Compton 125 Historical Society has continued to research and collect resources through various avenues, including donations from community members.

Extent

10 Linear Feet (5 document cases; 2 oversized boxes; 2 photograph boxes; 1 card file; 1 oversized sign; 3 DVDs)

11 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains newspapers, periodicals, photographs, yearbooks, and other materials that provide insight into the history and community of Compton, CA.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged into 11 series, which are organized topically. Within each series, files are arranged chronologically, and within each physical folder, materials are arranged chronologically.

Series I. General File, 1896-2020; undated
Series II. Compton 125th Year Project and Celebration, 2013-2014; undated
Series III. Frances E. Childers Papers, 1956-2019; undated
Series IV. Pattie Ruger-Kromery Papers, 1934-1987; undated
Series V. Mary Holcombe Photographs, undated
Series VI. Mayor and Muhammed Meeting Photographs, circa 1974
Series VII. Sisters of Nigeria Photographs, circa 1981; undated
Series VIII. Yvonne Day Photographs, undated
Series IX. Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church Materials, 1980-1989; undated
Series X. Yearbooks, 1939-1952
Series XI. City Pride Magazine, 2014-2017; undated

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

This collection includes 3 DVDs and 1 oversized sign.

Acquisition Information

The collection materials were donated to California State University, Dominguez Hills Archives and Special Collections repository in collaboration with the Compton 125 Historical Society in 2018-2019.

Related Materials

Other collection donated with the cooperation of the Compton 125 Historical Society include: Jim Brown Collection, Dennis Kroll Collection, Rozelle Family Collection, Charles Blanton Collection, Ira Clark Collection, Ken Carpenter Collection, and Violet Bromark Collection.