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Contains 12 Results:

Zip drive supplied by donors. Includes inventories of books and audio/visual material that was in the original collection; photographs; documents about related persons and topics, circa 2014

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Inventory lists of material presumably housed as part of the Ligon Aquarian Center and does not necessarily reflect inventories of material that was donated to the Gerth Archives. Includes photograph list, LP albums, art and posters list, vintage film strip, “Rosecrucian” Box 1, Audio Cassettes, and inventories of books and journals. Also included on the zip drive are images of Aquarian Spiritual Center logos; photographs of Wes Gale’s art, astrological charts, ceramic pyramid, Quanyin...
Dates: circa 2014

"ABLAC/The Alfred and Bernice Ligon Aquarian Collection; A Brief Introduction"; "Aquarian Time Line"; "The Alfred and Bernice Ligon Library" (document regarding seeking donations for securing a new home for the library), 2000; June 2014; undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains biographical information about Alfred Ligon; memorial programs, obituaries, and other documents regarding the deaths of Alfred and Bernice Ligon; material regarding events honoring the Ligons; letters; birthday cards; greeting cards; thank you notes; a Wadsworth School Parent Teacher Association Scrapbook; and financial documents such as expense projections, trust account payments, and profit/loss statements. This series also contains a file with flyers, memorandums,...
Dates: 2000; June 2014; undated

Alfred Ligon: obituaries, memorial program, eulogies, news releases, tributes, and condolence note, August-September 2002

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

Obituaries are from New York Times, L.A. Watts Times, Los Angeles Times, and others. Also includes news release and statement from the Aquarian Spiritual Center regarding the passing of Dr. Ligon, and celebration of life.

Dates: August-September 2002

Bernice Ligon: passing, November 2000

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

celebration of life program, and flyers; obituaries (news release, newspaper article); "Continually Turning the Pages of the Life of Bernice Ligon" [script outline, draft]; memorial service contact list and attendance.

Dates: November 2000

Alfred Ligon: historical/biographical information, 1950, 1968, 1984, 1986, circa late 1970s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents

"Decades of Development (Physical, Mental, and Spritual), Dr. Alfred M. Ligon"; "Cycle 1" (Alfred Ligon timeline); "The True History of Alfred M. Ligon (as Presented by the Rainbow Chapter)"; "Process of Individuation and Psychosynthesis Chart"; Southern Pacific Company certificate of completion for course in human relations; "Unification Agreement and Consitution", United Transport Union.

Dates: 1950, 1968, 1984, 1986, circa late 1970s

Alfred and Bernice Ligon- certificates of recognition; programs, articles, and flyers regarding events honoring the Ligons, 1948, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2000

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

Includes: "Third Annual Mzee Honoring Ceremony"; "Founder's Day Celebration"; InnerCircle University Annual Awards Ceremony" (1992); California State University Dominguez Hills award plaque for Outstanding Community Service in the Preservation of Black Culture to Dr. and Ms. Alfred Ligon; Miriam Matthews Award (CSUDH); Griot Elder Award"; Mzee Coalition certificate of appreciation; and others.

Dates: 1948, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2000

Jeni Le Gon (Alfred Ligon's sister)- flyers, memorandums, programs, advertisements, and articles regarding Le Gon's career as an actress and tap dancer, circa 1930s-1990s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains biographical information about Alfred Ligon; memorial programs, obituaries, and other documents regarding the deaths of Alfred and Bernice Ligon; material regarding events honoring the Ligons; letters; birthday cards; greeting cards; thank you notes; a Wadsworth School Parent Teacher Association Scrapbook; and financial documents such as expense projections, trust account payments, and profit/loss statements. This series also contains a file with flyers, memorandums,...
Dates: circa 1930s-1990s

Alfred Ligon: "Birthday Card" (packet) from Rev. Crystal Clarity Bujol (aka Clara L. Bujol); birthday album (cover pages only), 1972, 1988

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains biographical information about Alfred Ligon; memorial programs, obituaries, and other documents regarding the deaths of Alfred and Bernice Ligon; material regarding events honoring the Ligons; letters; birthday cards; greeting cards; thank you notes; a Wadsworth School Parent Teacher Association Scrapbook; and financial documents such as expense projections, trust account payments, and profit/loss statements. This series also contains a file with flyers, memorandums,...
Dates: 1972, 1988

Diary presumably belonging to Alfred Ligon, 1977, 1984

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains biographical information about Alfred Ligon; memorial programs, obituaries, and other documents regarding the deaths of Alfred and Bernice Ligon; material regarding events honoring the Ligons; letters; birthday cards; greeting cards; thank you notes; a Wadsworth School Parent Teacher Association Scrapbook; and financial documents such as expense projections, trust account payments, and profit/loss statements. This series also contains a file with flyers, memorandums,...
Dates: 1977, 1984

Alfred and Bernice Ligon- letters; birthday cards; greeting cards; thank you notes; and mailers, 1927, 1955, 1966, 1970-1975, 1996, 1997, 2000; undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains biographical information about Alfred Ligon; memorial programs, obituaries, and other documents regarding the deaths of Alfred and Bernice Ligon; material regarding events honoring the Ligons; letters; birthday cards; greeting cards; thank you notes; a Wadsworth School Parent Teacher Association Scrapbook; and financial documents such as expense projections, trust account payments, and profit/loss statements. This series also contains a file with flyers, memorandums,...
Dates: 1927, 1955, 1966, 1970-1975, 1996, 1997, 2000; undated