Canoga Park High School Collection, 1914-1957

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Summary

Creators:
Canoga Park High School, 1914-1957 and Hicks, Ermon K.
Abstract:
The Canoga Park High School Collection consists of photocopies of the student newspaper, commencement programs, playbills, football rosters and schedules, programs from installation and awards ceremonies, and high school events. The collection also contains programs for community and holiday events, a yearbook, and Ermon K. Hicks' graduation announcement. The History of Canoga Park High School is documented by two publications, the first a narrative fragment compiled from the Canoga Park High School History Scrapbook, and the second, a collection of letters written to the school, the school principal, or members of the faculty by alumni in military service during World War II.
Extent:
1.00 linear feet
Language:
English
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Background

Scope and content:

The Canoga Park High School Collection consists of two parts, the first a narrative fragment compiled from the Canoga Park High School History Scrapbook, and the second, a collection of letters written to the school, the school principal, or members of the faculty by alumni in military service during World War II. The Canoga Park High School Collection is divided into two series, the Ermon K. Hicks Files (1934-1937), arranged alphabetically, and Historical Files(1914-1957), arranged chronologically.

Biographical / historical:

Canoga Park High School (CPHS) is the oldest high school in the west San Fernando Valley. It opened with 14 students and 2 teachers on October 4, 1914. CPHS was originally named Owensmouth High School. In 1914, CPHS was located on the second floor of Owensmouth Grammar School. The first graduation on the campus of Owensmouth High School occurred in June 1916. The graduating class consisted of two students, Edith Haas and Solly H. Patrick. On September 11, 1916, Owensmouth High started the school year with a new building and a new location at 6850 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Canoga Park. Included in the new campus was an open air theater known as the Greek Theater which served as a venue for entertainment, plays and commencements.

On June 12, 1929, a fire destroyed the upper floor of the school. The left and right wings remained in use, but bungalows were required until the completion of new buildings in early 1931. In 1931, the town of Owensmouth changed its name to Canoga Park and the school was also renamed Canoga Park High School. In 1953, the Greek Theater was torn down to make room for a physical education field and in 1971 an earthquake destroyed many of its original iconic buildings. New air conditioned structures opened in 1978. The mascot for the school is a hunter and their sports teams are known as the Hunters.

Acquisition information:
Ermon K. Hicks. 2003.
Processing information:

Shawn Stamm, September 2010

Arrangement:

Series I: Ermon K. Hicks Files, 1934-1937

Series II: Historical Files, 1914-1957

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Documents

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

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Location of this collection:
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330, US
Contact:
(818) 677-4594
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