The Finding Aid of the Edmond O'Brien Papers 0049

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Special Collections and Archives

2012

3801 West Temple Avenue

Pomona, CA 91768

speccollections@cpp.edu

909-869-3775

Title: Edmond O'Brien Papers

Creator: O'Brien, Edmond

Identifier/Call Number: 0049

Contributing Institution: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Special Collections and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 Container)

Date (inclusive): 1935-1984

Abstract: Edmond O'Brien was an alumnus of the Voorhis School for Boys in San Dimas, California. The collection includes yearbooks, diplomas, photographs, and materials related to the Voorhis Vikings Alumni Association.

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder# or item name], Edmond O'Brien Papers, Collection no. 0049, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona by Muriel O'Brien 2011.

Biographical / Historical

Edmond O'Brien was one of four brothers who attended the Voorhis School for Boys in San Dimas, California. He was a student at the Voorhis Junior High and graduated from the school in 1933. O'Brien enlisted in the United States Army in 1946.

Scope and Contents

Most of the materials pertain to O'Brien's adolescence and young adult life. The collection contains yearbooks, diplomas, and a photograph of O'Brien in his army uniform. The collection also contains materials relating to the Voorhis Vikings.

Related Materials

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona University Archives Oral History Collection, Collection no. 0023, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Voorhis Vikings Alumni Association Records, Collection no. 0048, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Special Collections and Archives staff in 2012. The collection number was changed from UA2012.1 to 0049 and the collection title changed from Edmond O'Brien - Voorhis Viking Collection to Edmond O'Brien Papers in 2020.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Voorhis School for Boys

Box 1 1935-1984

Physical Description: 0.5 Linear Feet1) Address List of Former Voorhis Vikings – Undated 2) Voorhis Viking – June 1984 3) Article on Voorhis School - 1980(?) 4) Letter to Governor Ronald Reagan from Jerry Voorhis – January 25, 1971 5) Edmond O'Brien in WWII Military Uniform Photo 6) Edmond O'Brien – Pomona City Junior College Degree – 1939 7) Voorhis Viking – Vol. VII, No.13 – June 14, 1936 8) Edmond O'Brien – Bonita Union High School Degree – 1936 9) Bonita Echoes – Bonita Union High School Yearbook – 1936 10) Bonita Echoes – Bonita Union High School Yearbook – 1935 11) Edmond O'Brien – Voorhis Junior High School – Program, 1933