Box 5
Contains 28 Results:
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.
Douglas Dollarhide, Compton's first black councilman, programs for events in his honor, 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.
"This is Your Life Rex A. Dunn" script, banker and arts patron, undated
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.
Eddie Foskett, Pacific Electric agent in Compton, obituary, 1966
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.
Robert Gillingham biographical information, newsclippings, re-election pamphlet, and obituary, 1955-1989
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.
Ralph Matesky, article from Herald-American, 1962
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.
Dr. Ross Miller, African-American community leader, obituary, 1996
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.