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Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) Papers
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-001
Abstract
This collection is comprised of materials generated by Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC). The Watts Labor Community Action Committee formed in 1965 prior to the Los Angeles (Watts) Riots of 1965 in an effort spearheaded by Ted Watkins, Sr. and supported by local labor unions, most notably, the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW). Their purpose was to create and provide programs and services that serve the needs of the under-served,...
Dates:
1947, 1964-1983, 1985-1988, 1990-1999, 2001-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2011, 2014-2015; Majority of material found within 1965-1999
Watts Rebellion Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2019-010
Abstract
This collection contains material related to the Watts Rebellion, the Watts neighborhood, Los Angeles during 1965, the 1992 Los Angeles riots, and also includes material regarding race, rioting, civil rights, activism, and poverty. A majority of this collection consists of newspaper and magazine articles; and also includes photographs, reports, and other material.
Dates:
1863, 1942-2015; undated
John M. Weatherwax Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2015-005
Abstract
This collection contains material collected and written by John M. Weatherwax such as correspondence, manuscripts, essays, film treatments, research notes, pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, programs, mailers, and other documents. Material authored by Weatherwax includes drafts of manuscripts, essays, novellas, articles, radio transcripts, and film treatments; as well as notes, revisions, and related research material. Collected material is from organizations such as American Committee for...
Dates:
1913-1981; undated; Majority of material found within 1930-1960
Weatherwax Rosenberg Flyer Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2017-006
Abstract
The Weatherwax Rosenberg Flyer Collections contains flyers, pamphlets, booklets, and other papers about the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg case from the personal collection of John Weatherwax. Items in the collection date from 1952 to 1976. Most of the materials in this collection are flyers for events supporting the Rosenbergs and informational flyers and pamphlets attempting to rally popular support for clemency. This collection is now part of the
Dates:
1952-1976, undated; Majority of material found within 1952 - 1953
Wednesday Progressive Club
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-021
Scope and Contents
The Wednesday Progressive Club collection (1912-1974; undated) contains two boxes and 1.05 linear ft. of material belonging to the Wednesday Progressive Club. The majority of the collection includes documents, minute books, and financial records regarding the Wednesday Progressive Club. Box 1 contains financial record books that include receipts, warrants, disbursements, and savings account income information. Box 1 also contains documents about the Bennet property, which include a...
Dates:
1912-1974; undated
Wade "Surfer Hank" Westmoreland Drag Racing Photograph Collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SPC-2018-015
Abstract
This collection contains 17 black-and-white photographs of Wade "Surfer Hank" Westmoreland in Jeff Busby's top fuel dragster named, "The Beach Boys". Also included are images of Jim Busby.
Dates:
circa 1967
Don Lee White Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-1900-029
Abstract
This collection contains the papers, photographs, videos, and musical recordings related to organist, conductor, and musicologist Dr. Don Lee White. The collection documents African-American church music, church history, and the evolution of spiritual music in African-American churches. It also includes several compilations of hymns along with audio and video recordings of church and classical performances.
Dates:
1772-2010; Majority of material found within 1980-2010
Wien Dollar Stores Collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SPC-2020-039
Abstract
This collection contains 31 black-and-white photographs, 6 clippings, 1 report card, 1 flyer belonging to Julius and Mildred Wien. The photographs in this collection are images that were taken in Compton, California in the aftermath of an earthquake that hit near Long Beach, California in 1933; and images of the Wien Dollar Store taken when it operated in Compton, Inglewood, and Lynwood, California. There is also a flyer advertising Wien Dollar Store's move from Compton to Inglewood; and a...
Dates:
1931; 1933; circa 1935-1944; 1952; 1977
Pat Williams Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-1900-031
Abstract
This collection documents the academic and professional life of Pat Williams- a former union operating engineer. Also an advocate for women in trades, Williams has participated in the labor and non-traditional women’s occupation movement in Southern California. Materials in this collection include: correspondence; personal papers; materials related to International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE); newsletters; magazines; and other documents collected from trades unions; and tradeswomen...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1950-2010; undated; 1895-2023; undated
Wilmington (CA.) Newspaper Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-1900-030
Scope and Contents
This collection contains bound volumes of Wilmington, California newspapers from the 1950s and 1960s. Newspaper titles include: The Press Journal and Harbor Mail(1964-1969)Wilmington Harbor Mail(1958), Wilmington Daily Press(1958, 1962), and Harbor Mail(1957-1958).
Dates:
1957-1969
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