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Irene and John Burns Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2022-002
Abstract
This collection contains material belonging to the Burns family who are based in Southern California. A majority of the collection contains letters that were written from 1943-1946 by John J. Burns and sent to Irene Burns while John was serving in the United States Marine Corps. Also included are material related to John and Irene's wedding such as RSVPs and greeting cards; as well as family photograph albums, Woodrow Wilson High School yearbooks (1940, 1942), and a personal diary belonging...
Dates:
1890s- 1960s, 1987, 1989, 1997, 2007, 2015, 2020-2021; undated; Majority of material found within 1940s-1960s
CARL (California Academic and Research Libraries) records
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2019-052
Abstract
This collection contains records regarding the California Academic and Research Libraries Association (CARL). A majority of the collection contains documents regarding CARL leadership and organizational records such as executive board meeting minutes and memorandums; the CARL constitution and by-laws; presidential papers and binders; material related to various committees such as membership; scholarships and awards; elections; and others. Also included in this collection are financial...
Dates:
1969-2014; undated; Majority of material found within 1979-2000
California Fruit and Vegetable Labels Collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SPC-2018-008
Scope and Contents
This collection contains fruit and vegetable labels from California fruit growers.Some of the companies in this collection include: Mustang, Crystal, Goleta, and Bounty; and feature peaches, grapes, avocados, apples, pears, and lemons, as well as other fruits and vegetables.
Dates:
circa 1900-1940, undated
California Labor Federation AFL-CIO
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2021-025
Abstract
The collection contains convention booklets and leaflets, voter information fliers, training manuals, organization constitutions, and other materials that provide insight into the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO.
Dates:
circa 1927-2021; undated
California Native Plant Society Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2011-001
Abstract
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving California’s native plants and their habitats. Originally formed in 1965 in the East Bay region, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with a common interest in California's native plants. The organization's 10,000 members work to promote native plant appreciation, research, education, and conservation through 35 regional...
Dates:
1972-2014
Castro Family Photograph Album
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SPC-2024-011
Scope and Contents
The Castro Family Album Collection (1937-1942; undated) contains one photo album and 0.21 linear ft. of material. The box contains photos of the Castro family and friends in the 1930s and 1940s. Several of the photos were taken and developed in photo studios in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, there are several photos taken in Tijuana, Mexico, photos of men dressed in Navy uniforms, photos in front of camps, working on a car, portraits of children, a photo of Navy men dedicated to his...
Dates:
circa 1930s-1940s; undated
Centennial High School Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-036
Scope and Contents
The Centennial High School Collection (1955-2016; undated) contains four boxes and 3.75 linear feet of material generated by or related to Centennial High School, located in Compton, CA. A majority of this collection contains copies of "War Cry" Centennial High School yearbooks, as well as material related to the Class of 1966 13th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, and 50th reunions and includes: programs, keychains, flyers, buttons, DVDs, photographs, t-shirts, and pamphlets. This collection also...
Dates:
1955-2016; undated
Cesena Family Photograph Album
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SPC-2020-032
Abstract
This collection contains one photograph album featuring images of the Cesena family and their friends. A majority of the photographs consists of portraits of the family; images of friends the Cortez and Marquez families; images featuring orchards and farms; images taken outside the family home; photographs taken during World War II of men in uniform and images taken at various Army bases; and images taken at weddings, bridal showers, other gatherings, and family vacations. This collection...
Dates:
1933-1978; undated
City of Gardena Japanese Cultural Show Photograph Albums
Collection
Identifier: SPC-1900-032
Abstract
This collection includes five photograph albums from the City of Gardena Japanese Cultural Show sponsored by the Gardena Valley Gardeners Association. The albums contain newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, and invitation letters for the event. Topics include Japanese American gardeners, bonsai, ikebana, Japanese gardens, martial arts, and other topics related to the event and the Nikkei (Japanese American) community.
Dates:
1980-1986
Ira Clark Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2019-039
Abstract
This collection contains material belonging to Ira Clark, an instructor at Pepperdine College Continuing Education Program who resided in Compton, California. A majority of the material in this collection relates to Clark's career as an educator and instructor such as syllabi; reports; instructional guides; and handbooks. Other items in this collection include photographs, magazines, and event programs.
Dates:
1951-1995; undated
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