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Guide to the Dorothy Chancellor Collection, 1885-1985
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Title: Dorothy Chancellor Collection,
Date (inclusive): 1885-1985
Origination:
Chancellor, Dorothy
Extent: 9 boxes
Repository:
Pasadena Museum of History
Pasadena, California 91103-3594
Language:
English.
Collection is open to the public for research. Use is restricted by rules intended to protect and preserve the materials
in good condition for the future. For additional information please contact the Pasadena Museum of History.
Use of the materials is governed by all applicable copyright law. The Pasadena Museum of History reserves the right to restrict
any materials from reproduction at any time. Property rights reside with the Pasadena Museum of History. Literary rights
are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. The Museum's physical ownership of the materials in its collection
does not imply ownership of copyright. It is the user's responibility to reslove any copyright issues related to the use
and distribution of reproduced materials. For permission to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Pasadena Museum of
History.
Suggested citation of these records: [Identification of item], Dorothy Chancellor Collection, Research Library and Archives,
Pasadena Museum of History.
Dorothy Chancellor (1910-1985) was born and raised in Pasadena. Her parents were R.O. Albany and Helen Chancellor. R.O. Albany
Chancellor served as private secretary to Conway Campbell-Johnston for many years. Helen Chancellor's father was at one time
Rector of Church of the Angels on Avenue 64 and R.O.A. Chancellor was its treasurer for many years. Dorothy Chancellor graduated
from Pasadena High School in 1928 and went on to work in the Pasadena school system from 1929-1960. She was an office clerk
at McKinley Junior High for many years and an office secretary at Muir High School at the time of her retirement. Dorothy
Chancellor's aunt was Ruth Thompson, who wrote children's books including,
Comrades of the Desert in 1920.
The Dorothy Chancellor Collection (1885-1985) includes personal, business, and legal papers and correspondence, family photos,
books, scrapbooks, artwork, and schoolwork.