Inventory of the Violet E. Bromark Collection SPC.2022.004
Cecilia Contreras
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2022
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Violet E. Bromark Collection
Creator:
Bromark, Violet Elizabeth
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2022.004
Physical Description:
.63 Linear Feet
2 boxes (12 folders)
Date (inclusive): 1926-1958; undated
Abstract: The collection contains correspondence, directories, and other materials that give insight into the professional career of
Violet E. Bromark, a Compton city teacher, from 1926-1958.
Language of Material:
English
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Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
Acquisition Information
The collection materials were donated to California State University, Dominguez Hills Archives and Special Collections repository
in collaboration with the Compton 125 Historical Society in 2018-2019.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Cecilia Contreras; 2022.
Biographical / Historical
Violet Elizabeth Bromark (1896-1987) worked as an educator throughout a number of schools within the Compton city school district.
Bromark, originally from Kingsburg, CA, taught primary school education within the city of Compton for an estimated 30 years.
Alongside her career as a teacher, Bromark was also a dedicated member of the Compton Business and Professional Women's Club.
Scope and Contents
The Violet E. Bromark Collection (1926-1958; undated) contains .63 linear feet of material that includes correspondence, directories,
and other materials related to the professional teaching career of Violet Elizabeth Bromark. A majority of the materials in
this collection are directories containing the names, addresses, and phone numbers of Compton city school staff and members
of the Compton Business and Professional Women's Club during the early to mid 1900s.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged into 2 series. Folders within each series are arranged topically and, thereafter, chronologically.
Materials within each folder are arranged chronologically.
- Series 1. Compton City School District, 1926-1956
- Series 2. Compton Business and Professional Women's Club, 1937-1958; undated
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Teachers
Women educators
Public schools -- California -- Compton
Women -- Societies and clubs
Directories
Correspondence
Compton (Calif.)
Series I. Compton City School District
1926-1956
Physical Description: .31 Linear Feet(9 folders)
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials related to Violet E. Bromark's career as a Compton city teacher and the Compton city school
district. The bulk of the series consists of small directory booklets containing the names, addresses, and phone numbers of
Compton city school staff.
box 1, folder 2
Compton City School Directories
1928-1934
box 1, folder 3
Compton City School Directories
1935-1940
box 1, folder 4
Compton City School Directories
1941-1945
box 1, folder 5
Compton City School Directories
1946-1950
box 1, folder 6
Compton City School Directories
1951-1953
box 1, folder 7
Compton City School Directories
1954-1956
Series II. Compton Business and Professional Women's Club
1937-1958; undated
Physical Description: .31 Linear Feet(4 folders)
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials related to Violet E. Bromark's membership to the Compton Business and Professional Women's
Club. The bulk of the collection consists of small directory booklets containing the names, addresses, and phone numbers of
club members.
box 1, folder 8
Club Correspondence and Information
circa 1937, 1950s; undated
box 1, folder 9
Club Directories
1939-1945
box 2, folder 1
Club Directories
1946-1953
box 2, folder 2
Club Directories
1954-1958
box 2, folder 3
Compton, CA: The Center of the Wealth and Industry of LA Pamphlet
circa 1930s
Existence and Location of Copies
Repository contains multiples copies within other collections.
