Box 5
Contains 28 Results:
George Rogers, pioneer settler, newsclipping, undated
This series consists of materials about and from people and families who settled and lead Compton through the late 19th and early 20th century. These materials include correspondence, reminiscences, invitations, programs, obituaries, and newsclippings. The folders labeled “Biography Project” are packets put together by Margaret Forsythe for the Heritage House. The Old Timers Gathering materials are from a group of pioneers who met regularly in the 1930s and 1940s.
"My Early Life," As related by William Riggs Steele, undated
This series consists of materials about and from people and families who settled and lead Compton through the late 19th and early 20th century. These materials include correspondence, reminiscences, invitations, programs, obituaries, and newsclippings. The folders labeled “Biography Project” are packets put together by Margaret Forsythe for the Heritage House. The Old Timers Gathering materials are from a group of pioneers who met regularly in the 1930s and 1940s.
John Henry Stockwell, Sr., early settler and merchant, obituary, 1966
This series consists of materials about and from people and families who settled and lead Compton through the late 19th and early 20th century. These materials include correspondence, reminiscences, invitations, programs, obituaries, and newsclippings. The folders labeled “Biography Project” are packets put together by Margaret Forsythe for the Heritage House. The Old Timers Gathering materials are from a group of pioneers who met regularly in the 1930s and 1940s.
Frank L. Walton, early settler and civic leader, obituary, memorial program, and biography, 1939
This series consists of materials about and from people and families who settled and lead Compton through the late 19th and early 20th century. These materials include correspondence, reminiscences, invitations, programs, obituaries, and newsclippings. The folders labeled “Biography Project” are packets put together by Margaret Forsythe for the Heritage House. The Old Timers Gathering materials are from a group of pioneers who met regularly in the 1930s and 1940s.
Newsclipping about Judge Nelson Ward, 1935
This series consists of materials about and from people and families who settled and lead Compton through the late 19th and early 20th century. These materials include correspondence, reminiscences, invitations, programs, obituaries, and newsclippings. The folders labeled “Biography Project” are packets put together by Margaret Forsythe for the Heritage House. The Old Timers Gathering materials are from a group of pioneers who met regularly in the 1930s and 1940s.
Dr. Franklin Spencer Whaley biography (2 copies) and Whaley Jr. High ground-breaking flyer, 1951-1952
This series consists of materials about and from people and families who settled and lead Compton through the late 19th and early 20th century. These materials include correspondence, reminiscences, invitations, programs, obituaries, and newsclippings. The folders labeled “Biography Project” are packets put together by Margaret Forsythe for the Heritage House. The Old Timers Gathering materials are from a group of pioneers who met regularly in the 1930s and 1940s.
Pieces of biographical information on Compton pioneers and civic leaders, likely compiled by, undated
This series consists of materials about and from people and families who settled and lead Compton through the late 19th and early 20th century. These materials include correspondence, reminiscences, invitations, programs, obituaries, and newsclippings. The folders labeled “Biography Project” are packets put together by Margaret Forsythe for the Heritage House. The Old Timers Gathering materials are from a group of pioneers who met regularly in the 1930s and 1940s.
Old Timers Gathering sign-in book, 1930-1948
This series consists of materials about and from people and families who settled and lead Compton through the late 19th and early 20th century. These materials include correspondence, reminiscences, invitations, programs, obituaries, and newsclippings. The folders labeled “Biography Project” are packets put together by Margaret Forsythe for the Heritage House. The Old Timers Gathering materials are from a group of pioneers who met regularly in the 1930s and 1940s.
Old Timers Gathering newsclippings, 1934-1939
This series consists of materials about and from people and families who settled and lead Compton through the late 19th and early 20th century. These materials include correspondence, reminiscences, invitations, programs, obituaries, and newsclippings. The folders labeled “Biography Project” are packets put together by Margaret Forsythe for the Heritage House. The Old Timers Gathering materials are from a group of pioneers who met regularly in the 1930s and 1940s.
Biography page of Del Clawson, Congressman, 1963
This series consists of newsclippings, pamphlets, obituaries, and other materials about and from men who were active in Compton politics and culture during the later part of the 20th century, including Douglas Dollarhide, the first African-American city councilman and mayor.