Scrapbooks
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
African American Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2021-003
Abstract
This collection contains photograph albums, as well as single and loose photographs featuring images of African Americans. Images depict families; children; soldiers; and infants in a variety of settings and participating in many activities such as parties and events; holidays such as Christmas and Easter; inside and in front of homes; in front of cars; birthdays; churches; parks; vacations; and others. Also included in this collection are school, graduation, and military portraits; and some...
Dates:
circa 1880s-2010s; Majority of material found within 1940-1980
African American Servicemen Scrapbook
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 30550014958407]
Identifier: SPC-2019-004
Abstract
This scrapbook contains mostly black-and-white photographs featuring images of African American servicemen of the 4th Armored Division in Germany participating in various recreational activities, as well as images taken during military training.
Dates:
1963
Willie G. Bass Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-038
Abstract
This collection contains one scrapbook with mostly Los Angeles Times clippings; Radio and Television Training School lesson plans, study guides, exams, notes; one Watts Summer Festival program; issues of Soviet Life; Sentinel 50; The American Negro; The Negro; Ebony; a New York City, and Los Angeles atlas; as well as a few loose...
Dates:
1945-2006; undated; Majority of material found within 1970s-1980s
Black Women's Clubs and Organizations
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-032
Scope and Contents
The Black Women’s Club and Organizations collection (1935-1987; undated) contains one box and 0.21 linear ft. of material. The majority of the collection contains a newspaper called The California News, Northern Section, a souvenir program for the tenth-annual East Bay Cosmetologist and Professional Association Creative Hairstyles and Fashion Scholarship Queen Prize Winning Contest for 1976, and a photo album belonging to the members of the United Business and...
Dates:
1935, 1976, 1981,1982, 1985, 1987; undated
Margarita Mendez Diaz Scrapbook and Photographs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SPC-2020-027
Abstract
This collection contains one scrapbook as well as approximately 370 photographs and postcards; nine contracts; one American Guild of Variety Artists membership application; one broadside; and other documents regarding Margarita Mendez Diaz- a Mexican American performer who was known for her dancing and burlesque shows. The scrapbook includes press clippings, advertisements, and press briefs associated with Diaz's performances in Mexico, Alaska, California, Spain, and France. Also included in...
Dates:
1929-1977; undated ; Majority of material found within 1945-1955
"Greeting from Nassau Bahamas" Scrapbook
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 30550014981110]
Identifier: SPC-2023-001
Abstract
This collection contains one scrapbook. In June 1947, Gilbert J. Iles and his mother, presumably Berdella Iles went on a trip to Nassau, Bahamas. In the creator's words the scrapbook starts by stating: "In June 1947, mother and I went to Nassau, Bahamas to visit Bill and Theda who were engaged in missionary work in that field. He was pastor of the two churches in the city -- the Shirley street church and the Grants Town church. We made the trip by car to Miami and from there to Nassau by Pan...
Dates:
June 1947
Margaret Hooper Hollywood High School Graduation Scrapbook
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SPC-2024-010
Scope and Contents
Margaret Hooper Hollywood High School Graduation Scrapbook (1918-January 23, 1923) is a memory book with 189 pages that contains hand written letters, news clippings about Hollywood High School, photographs of the Class of 1922, theater programs, name cards, a button pin, tickets, playbills, gradution event invitations, and other ephemeral material attached to the pages of a scrapbook called "Graduation Memories". Also included are event ticket stubs, attendance cards, poems, and...
Dates:
1918-January 23, 1923
Harry Leimkuhler Scrapbook
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 30550014972325]
Identifier: SPC-2018-048
Abstract
This collection contains one scrapbook presumably compiled by Rosalind Rowen featuring black-and-white photographs of mostly Harry Leimkuhler, as well as telegrams, letters, poems, love notes, and cards to and from Leimkuhler’s fiance, Rosalind. Also included are memorial service programs, obituaries, and condolence cards for Harry.
Dates:
circa 1930-1939
Leuzinger High School Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2013-002
Abstract
The Leuzinger High School Collection consists of various school related materials beginning from its establishment in 1930 until 2010. Contents include: class photographs and images taken of team sports, teachers, and students; sports programs; issues of "The Olympian" newspaper; yearbooks; musical and theater programs, and audio recordings; The Alumnus newspaper, commencement programs, aerial views and layouts of the LHS campus and facilities; scrapbooks; documents related to the history of...
Dates:
1906, 1929-2010; undated
Effie Robinson Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-037
Abstract
This collection contains one scrapbook, photographs, an obituary, master’s thesis, copies of a speech, and excerpts of an oral history regarding Effie Robinson, a San Francisco based social worker who was a pioneer for championing minority children in need of adoption, and educational leadership programs for minority youths. A majority of the scrapbook contains clippings regarding her work with MARCH! Adoption program, Junior Leaders Program at Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, and...
Dates:
circa 1930s; 1942; circa 1950s; 1952-1985, 2001, 2003; undated