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Compton 125 Historical Society Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2022-005
Abstract
The collection contains newspapers, periodicals, photographs, yearbooks, and other materials that provide insight into the history and community of Compton, CA.
Dates:
1896-2022; undated
Compton Earthquake Postcards and Photographs
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SPC-2019-016
Abstract
This collection contains 27 postcards featuring black-and-white images taken in Compton, California in 1933. Most of the images were taken in the aftermath of an earthquake that hit Long Beach, California that year. Images featured include the Young Hotel, Stockwell Building, First National Bank, Aranbe Hotel, a drugstore, the view from Main Street; and other buildings and homes.
Dates:
1933
Compton High School Time Capsule
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2022-031
Abstract
The Compton High School Time Capsule Collection includes information on the cornerstone, correspondence, city maps, pamphlets, school and club yearbooks, history on the city of Compton, school and city newspapers, information on the 1933 earthquake, and club and organization’s list of officers and members.
Dates:
1903-1935
Compton History Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2005-001
Abstract
The collection includes newsclippings, histories, flyers, newsletters, minutes, correspondence, programs, yearbooks, municipal papers, and histories related to or about the city of Compton. Subjects include commerce, education, private residences, historic preservation, city anniversaries, and natural disasters.
Dates:
1869-1998
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) San Francisco Chapter Papers
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-004
Scope and Contents
The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) San Francisco Chapter Papers (1964-1965, 1969; circa 1960s; undated) contains documents mostly related to activities of the San Francisco Chapter of CORE. A majority of the documents are in regards to an agreement between Community Dry Goods Relation Association and CORE, and CORE's belief that the terms of the agreement were not met due to discriminatory hiring practices; pickets, demonstrations, and marches protesting East Bay Restaurant Association,...
Dates:
1964-1969; circa 1960s; undated
Conscientious Objectors/Anti-War Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-049
Abstract
This collection contains material associated with conscientious objectors who were part of the Civilian Public Service (CPS) as well as in non-combatant roles during World War Two; and part of 1-W Service during the Korean War, as well as material related to the Selective Service Act of 1967.Also included are materials generated by pacifist organizations that promoted peace, and were against war and conscription.
Dates:
1934-1954; undated
Costumbres: A Digital Archive of Latino Spanish in the Los Angeles
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-017
Scope and Contents
Costumbres is a living archive or an on-going ethnography of contemporary language practices, usages, or costumes of a major U.S. ethnic group. Its mission is to collect, organize, and make public a continual account of vernacular Spanish in the Los Angeles area and neighboring communities. Costumbres is only available as a digital item. For access to Costumbres please contact the Gerth Archives and Special...
Dates:
Issued: June 22, 2023
Frank L. Crone Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2014-001
Abstract
The Frank L. Crone collection ranging from 1890’s to the 1920’s contains photographs, official documents, correspondence, journals, newspaper articles, reports, maps, and genealogy books. The content of the collection is F. L. Crone’s tenure as General Director of Education in the Philippines and Peru. Collection documents American efforts to instill "progress” in the Philippines through an American public education infrastructure. The collection letters include correspondence between Crone...
Dates:
1891-1926, bulk 1901-1916
CSU Japanese American Digitization Project Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2014-008
Abstract
The central focus of the California State University Japanese American Digitization Project is the digitization and access to primary materials related to the history and progress of Japanese Americans in their communities. An enormous range of subjects and archival materials central to Japanese-American life before, during, and after World War II are in this digital collection including: letters, photographs, oral histories, camp publications, papers of camp administrators and counselors,...
Dates:
1915-1994
Del Amo Estate Company Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-1979-001
Abstract
This collection includes ledgers, business and financial papers, correspondence, photographs, maps, prints, newspaper clippings and other materials related to the incorporation, operations, and liquidation of the Del Amo Estate Company. There are also some personal papers of the company’s founder, Gregorio del Amo. The collection shows aspects of land use and development in Southern California, and is particularly interesting in detailing the construction and development of the Del Amo...
Dates:
1908-1978; Majority of material found within 1926-1964
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- California State University, Dominguez Hills 12
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- Amo, Gregorio del, 1858-1941 5
- Gila River Incarceration Camp 5
- Hairston, Jester, 1901-2000 5
- Jerome Incarceration Camp 5
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- Tradeswomen, Inc. 5
- United States. Army 5
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- Weatherwax, John M. (John Martin), 1900-1984 5
- Wider Opportunities for Women, Inc. 5
- Women in Non Traditional Employment Roles (WINTER) 5
- Caldwell, Hansonia L. (Hansonia LaVerne), 1944- 4
- Dominguez Estate Company 4
- Electric Women 4
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- University of Southern California 4
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- Century Freeway Affirmative Action Committee Inc. (Calif.) 3
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- Chicago Women in Trades 3
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- Del Amo, Jaime 3
- Dominguez Water Corporation 3
- Doro, Sue, 1937- 3
- Gallagher, Leo 3
- Los Angeles Times (Firm) 3
- Military Intelligence Service Language School (U.S.) 3
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- Mixer, Madeline 3
- National Organization for Women 3
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- Obama, Barack 3
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- United States. Women's Bureau 3
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- X, Malcolm, 1925-1965 3
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- Aquarian Spiritual Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2
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