Inventory of the Charles Blanton Collection SPC.2019.046
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2019-12
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: Charles Blanton Collection
Creator:
Blanton, Charles
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2019.046
Physical Description:
17 boxes
Physical Description:
84.04 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1950-2016; undated
Abstract: This collection contains material belonging to Charles Blanton, a former resident of Compton, CA. A majority of this collection
is comprised of material from his time as a member of Black Sheep Harley Davidsons for Christ Motorcycle Ministry (Black Sheep
HDFC); stereograph cards; and Centennial High School yearbooks and memory books from reunions.
Language of Material: Collection material is in English.
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
[title of item] Charles Blanton Collection, Courtesy of the Gerth Archives and Special Collections. University Library. California
State University, Dominguez Hills
Biographical / Historical
Charles Blanton attended Centennial High School in Compton, CA (class of 1966). He was also a resident of Ponoma, CA and was
part of the planning commission from 1987-1991; the Futures Committee; the Fire Deparment Affirmative Action Plan; as well
as other committees and received mulitple Goddess statuettes from the City Council in recognition of his service.
Blanton was also faculty at California State University, Fullerton and retired during the 1989-1990 academic year; and was
employed at Compton Unified School District where he retired in 1984. Blanton was also a member of American Legion Riders
and the Black Sheep Harley Davidsons for Christ Motorcycle Ministry (Black Sheep HDFC); and was a photographer.
Source: "Correspondence to Charles Blanton from various offices affiliated with the city of Pomona" and other various material
located in the Charles Blanton Collection. SPC.2019.046
Scope and Contents
The Charles Blanton Collection (1950-2016; undated) contains 17 boxes of material belonging to Charles Blanton, a former resident
of Compton, CA and includes: a retirement scrapbook; photographs taken by Blanton; material related to his time as a member
of Black Sheep Harley Davidsons for Christ Motorcycle Ministry (Black Sheep HDFC) including Harley-Davidson memorabilia,
patches, pins, hats, poker chips, and other material; material related to the "Run for the Wall" event founded by Vietnam
Veterans; and material related to Centennial High School reunions such as memory books and programs. Also included are stereograph
cards; yearbooks; children's toys belonging to Blanton's father; awards; letters from the City of Ponoma regarding his voluntary
service to the city; and other material.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection was donated with the cooperation of the Compton 125 Historical Society, 2018.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Compton (Calif.)
Public schools--California--Compton
Pomona (Calif.)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
box 1, folder 1
Willowbrook Junior High School Yearbook
1962
box 1, folder 2-3
Centennial Senior High School Yearbooks
1965-1966
box 1, folder 4
Centennial High School Class of 1966 25th Reunion- memory book and patch
November 2, 1991
box 1, folder 5
Centennial High School Class of 1966 30th and 35th Reunion- memory books and program (program for 30th only)
November 16, 1996; November 10, 2001
box 1, folder 6
Centennial High School Class of 1966 40th Reunion- memory book, program, photograph, and tipi model
November 11, 2006
box 1, folder 7
Centennial High School Class of 1966 50th Reunion- program, raffle information, pen, ribbon, DVD, and other materials
November 12, 2016
box 1, folder 8
Centennial High School Class of 1966 50th Reunion- decals samples
circa 2016
box 1, folder 9
Centennial High School 60th Anniversary Legacy Luncheon- program and keychain
November 9, 2013
box 1, folder 10
Newport Mesa Unified School District 1971 Graduate Follow-Up Study
1973
box 1, folder 11
Letter from Nutrition 21 President Herb Boynton to Charles Blanton regarding photographs taken by Blanton and sent to Boynton
February 8, 1983
box 1, folder 12
Correspondence to Charles Blanton from various offices affiliated with the city of Pomona regarding city council meetings,
planning meetings, and recognition of voluntary service
July 6, 1987-January 22, 2003
box 17
Goddess of Ponoma Awards
1987-1999
Scope and Contents
Includes three awards: dedicated service as a member of the Planning Committee; Cultural Arts Commission; and Historic Preservation
Committee.
box 1, folder 13
Correspondence from California State University Fullerton Presidents L. Donald Shields and Jewel Plummer Cobb regarding receptions
and Blanton's retirement
December 22, 1980; March 8, 1988; April 25, 1990
box 1, folder 14
Letter from Ruben S. Ayala (Senator 34th district) to Blanton regarding Blanton's loss in election
March 28, 1991
box 1, folder 15
Card from Francoise Zweifel, Comite International Olympique to unknown recipient regarding transferring of dossier
April 4, 1989
box 1, folder 17
"Cycling Celebration, Centennial Bike Tour & Festival" official program. Compliments of the "Orange County Register"; National
Lumber and Supply catalog
July 24, 1988; undated
box 1, folder 18
"L.A. Watts Times", Vol. XXX, No. 806
March 27, 2003
box 2, folder 1
Run For The Wall- patches; wristbands; pencil; programs; and other material
2012; 2015; undated
box 1, folder 16
American Legion Riders Certificate of Appreciation and ALR Chapter 200 member photograph
2013, 2014
box 10
black denim vest with "Chapter 852 American Legion Riders, CA" patch
undated
box 2, folder 2
commemorative coins; key-chain; poker chip; and patches
undated
box 2, folder 3
Harley-Davidson poker chips
undated
box 3, folder 3
Harley-Davidson travel coaster
undated
box 9
Harley-Davidson museum membership welcome package. Includes key-chain.
circa 2013
box 16
Harley Davidson shadow box with images that showcase the uses of the 1942 WLA motorcycle during World War II.
2010
box 13
Harley-Davidson Tank Collection, Holiday 2014
2014
box 10
Harley-Davidson denim vest with HOG patches
undated
box 2, folder 4
"Grace Will Lead Me Home: A Vietnam Veteran's Testimony" by Ronald E. Allen and Pastor Jerry Ross
2003
box 2, folder 5
Mother Earth LA- photography service advertisement (two copies)
undated
box 2, folder 6
One Plus One Visual Associates- photographs of carnival renderings; Juneteenth letterhead; Taste of Orange County flyers;
and brochure
1988; 1996; undated
box 2, folder 7
"Don Bosco Technical Institute, Annual Report 1997-1998"; and poster
circa 1998
box 3, folder 1-2
Patches- "HOG; "All the Way"; "Black Sheep HDFC"; and others
2012; 2013; 2016; undated
box 3, folder 4
Black Sheep HDFC 15 2002-2004- Sticker and Bandana
circa 2004
box 9
Black Sheep HDFC "Best Trike" award
2014
box 9
"Black Sheep" banner with pins. Includes Black Sheep HDFC pins; Run for the Wall; "HOG"; and other pins
2012-2015; undated
box 17
Best Trike, Down Hog Rally (award), Black Sheep HDFC
2014
box 10
three leather vests with patches and pins for organizations and events such as "HOG", "Black Sheep HDFC"'; "Run for the Wall";
and others
undated
box 3, folder 5
"Road Captain" arm badge; injured warrior run ribbon
2013; undated
box 3, folder 6
shell casing; support our troops (bell); Navy (sticker); dog tags; thank you for your service (card); and Blanton 5th District
(sticker)
box 3, folder 7
Colorado Middle School pen; cross necklace; crochet cross; Tri-Sons Arizona business card
undated
box 3, folder 8
Lucas Oil (MAVTV) playing cards and bandana
undated
box 3, folder 9
wristbands (mostly armed services themed)
2012; undated
box 3
"In Appreciation Charles B. Blanton, 1989 California State University Fullerton" (glass picture frame)
circa 1989
box 4
Scrapbook
February 13, 1950; February 13, 1952; October 13, 1975; August 15, 1981; January 1984; February 1994; undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook contains material mostly related to Blanton's retirement from Compton Unified School District circa January 1984.
Included are photographs, congratulatory notes, and poems. Also included in this scrapbook are memorial tribute programs for
Ms. Robbi Lee Bowen, Miss Zuleka Bowen, and Mr. John Henry Boyd; obituary for Wilma B. Adams; a photocopy of a telegram sent
to Ludie Bowens from Leaka Bowen regarding their mother's passing; and genealogy documents for the decendants of Sally Parks.
box 4, folder 2
Photographs of Professor Frank Cummings III (CSU, Fullerton); and one image taken by Blanton
1985; undated
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 3
black-and-white photographs of Alcatraz taken by Charles Blanton for the National Park Service
1985
Language of Material: English.
box 5
Photographs
undated
Scope and Contents
This box contains photographs of California State University Fullerton president Jewel Plummer Cobb; an image of astronaut
Ronald McNair; images taken at the Million Man March; and stereograph cards of African American troops and other wartime and
military images; children; dirigible balloons; Japan; India; Yosemite; Ireland; and others.
box 6
stereograph viewer
undated
box 7-8
children's toys that belonged to Blanton's father
undated
Scope and Contents
Includes two toys: child on a bicycle; animals on wheels
box 9
"PED Corp Key Person Award" for Charles Blanton
July 3, 1991
box 9
Gavel "Thanks to Charles Blanton 1999 Bosco/Ramona Swimming Booster President"
1999
box 11
two rattles with stands; empty box for a pickup truck toy car kit
undated
box 12
baseball hats
undated
Scope and Contents
includes twenty seven hats for Harley-Davidson; Black Sheep HDFC; HOG state rallies; Run for the Wall; Phantom Rat; New York
Taxi; Catalina Island; and others.
box 14
Cup Scout and Boy Scout Troop 341 neckerchief slides
circa 1950s-1960s
box 15
Sweater with a patch that says "LCC" on right arm; and the number "78" on left arm.
undated
