Inventory of the Donald Greaton Gardena Collection SPC.2014.002
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
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: Donald Greaton Gardena Collection
source:
Gardena High School
Creator:
Greaton, Donald
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2014.002
Physical Description:
12 boxes
Physical Description:
5 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1890-2004; undated
Abstract: The Donald Greaton Gardena Collection consists of yearbooks, plats, and various related school publications from Gardena High
School. The yearbooks included in this collection range from 1907 until 1955 and consists of original and scanned photocopies
versions. The collection also includes plat maps surrounding the Gardena High School; school-related publications, commencement
and reunion programs, clippings, and other documents related to Gardena school history; and material related to Gardena history
such as a land lease, a Gardena family's correspondence, and other documents.
Language of Material:
English
.
Scope and Contents
The Donald Greaton Gardena High School Collection (1890-2004; undated) consists of twelve boxes and 5 linear feet of various
school related materials beginning from its establishment in 1907 until 2009. The collection includes Gardena High School
Yearbooks from their first year in 1907 until 1955.Versions of the yearbooks are in original and photocopied form. Boxes 3,
11, and 12 (1907-1955) contains the only original copies of the yearbooks, boxes 4 – 9 (1907-1955) are of the scanned copies
of the yearbooks. Box 10 includes various school related publications such as the school's history; reunion, commencement,
and anniversary programs; description of class gifts; and copies of the school's paper, "The Lark". Contents also include
extensive research relating to location and inhabitants of various streets and lots in Gardena, including plats, computer
print-outs, directories, clippings, correspondence, and other materials.
Preferred Citation
Availability
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.
Gardena High School History
Gardena High School began offering classes in 1904, however, it was not until 1907 when the school became a part of the Los
Angeles School district. In 1910, the Los Angeles board decided to make Gardena High School into Gardena Agricultural High
School because of its location near agricultural lands. Subsequently, the school bought more land and built buildings that
were more suited for agricultural learning and application. The yearbook was named, "El Arador" meaning "The Plowman" in Spanish.
However, the agricultural learning project was abandoned in 1920 because of increasing expenses. In 1950, 50 acres were bought
to build a new school and facilities located on 182nd St. between Normandie and Vermont. In 1956 the new site for the school
held its first classes and still stands today as the current location of the Gardena High School.
Arrangement
Arranged in two series
- Series I: Plats, Gardena City History (1890, 1892, 1901, 1909,1914, 1916, 1934, 1938, 1957, 1966, 1980, undated)
- Series II: School Publications, Programs, History (1907-2004)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gardena (Calif.)
Yearbooks
High schools
Gardena High School
Series I: Plats, Gardena City History
1890, 1892, 1901, 1909,1914, 1916, 1934, 1938, 1957, 1966, 1980, undated
Scope and Contents
This series includes various sketched and written reports on plat maps of areas near Gardena High School. Many of the plat
maps have handwritten notes or drawings on them. Since most of the materials in this series are not dated, there is no specific
order to the files. Also included in this series are documents related to Gardena city history and its inhabitants such as
Worsham family correspondence; a land lease for Sarah and Hiram Burlingame; Gardena Masonic Temple dedication program; and
other material.
box 1, folder 1
Plats-City History
1909, 1934
box 1, folder 2
Plats- Western City
undated
box 1, folder 3
Plats- McCoye's Addition
undated
box 1, folder 4
Plats- Below 166th Street
undated
box 1, folder 5
Plats- South of Gardena Blvd., East of Vermont
undated
box 1, folder 6
Plats- East of Vermont, North of Palva
undated
box 1, folder 7
Plats- South of Palva
undated
box 1, folder 8
Plats- Poe's and Above
undated
box 1, folder 9
Plats-Wright's Subdivisions
undated
box 1, folder 10
Plats- Blocks 17, 18, and 19
undated
box 1, folder 11
Plats- Moneta Tract
undated
box 2, folder 1
Plats- Inter-Urban
undated
box 2, folder 2
Plats- North of Redondo Beach Blvd.
undated
box 2, folder 3
Plats-Redondo Beach Blvd., Palm Avenue to Gardena Blvd.
undated
box 2, folder 4
Plats- Palm Avenue, Gardena Blvd., 190th St.
undated
box 2, folder 5
Plats-Black/Property Records
undated
box 2, folder 6
Plats-Tract/Property Records
undated
box 10, folder 16
Worsham Family correspondence
1914, 1934, 1938
Scope and Contents
A majority of the correspondence is sent from Mary Evelyn to Badie Worsham, Moneta [Gardena] California.
box 10, folder 17
Lease for land of the Gardena Tract from Sarah and Hiram Burlingame to Sim Gay, Sim Gow, and Sim Bin; homestead certificates
belonging to Morris J. and Lucina Sprague for land in Missouri
1890, 1892, 1901
box 10, folder 18
Dedication of Gardena Masonic Temple [program]
April 27, 1957
box 10, folder 19
Letter to the president of the Gardena Chamber of Commerce regarding "Strawberry Day" postcards. Includes copies of the postcard
1916, 1966
box 10, folder 20
Gardena Valley News article regarding the oldest house in Gardena
October 16, 1988
Series II: School Publications, Programs, History
1907-2004
Scope and Contents
This series includes Gardena High School yearbooks (1907–1955) and other school related publications. The majority of this
series consists of yearbooks. The title of the yearbook was named "The Tattler" until 1913 when it was renamed "The Arador".
Included in this series are original copies and scanned copies of the yearbooks. Boxes 3, 11, and 12 (1907–1955) contain the
only original copies of the yearbooks, boxes 4 – 9(1907–1955) are of the scanned copies of the yearbooks. Box 10 includes
various school related publications such as the school's history, commencement, and reunion programs. This series is arranged
chronologically by the year date as indicated by the yearbook or publication.
box 11, folder 1, box 12, folder 5
"The Tattler" (original copies)
1907, 1909-1912
box 11, folder 2-7
"El Arador" (original copies)
1913, 1914, [1920], 1921-1924, 1926, 1930-1931
General
The copy of the [1920] "El Arador" is damaged, and only a partially copy.
box 3
"El Arador" (original copies)
1932-1939
box 12, folder 1-3
"El Arador" (original copies)
1940, 1942, 1955, 1956
box 12, folder 4, box 7, folder 7
"El Arte" (original and photocopies)
1938
General
renamed from "El Arador"
box 4, folder 1-6
"The Tattler" (photocopies)
1907-1912
box 4, folder 7-8
"El Arador" (photocopies)
1913-1914
box 5
"El Arador" (photocopies)
1915-1922
box 6
"El Arador" (photocopies)
1923-1931
box 7, folder 1-6; 8-10
"El Arador" (photocopies)
1932-1940
box 8, box 9
"El Arador" (photocopies)
1941-1944; 1946-1950; 1955
box 10, folder 1-2
"The Lark" (school paper, originals and photocopies)
January, June, October 1935; October 1936; June 1937; December 1938; March 1982
box 10, folder 3
"Golden Anniversary"
1904-1955
box 10, folder 4
Gardena Agricultural High School Gladys Lillian Adams diploma
June 1914
box 10, folder 5
Gardena High School Commencement programs
June 1927; 1940
box 10, folder 6
Class of 1939 50th Year Reunion; Orange County Register article regarding class of 1920
1989; 1993
box 10, folder 7
Class of 1967 30th Year Reunion
1997
box 10, folder 9
Description of Class Gifts
2003
box 10, folder 10
"Gardena High School Art Collection Report" by Phila L. McDaniel
2003
box 10, folder 11
Diamond Jubilee Anniversary
1904-2004
box 10, folder 12
Written School History
undated
box 10, folder 13
School song, "On the Old Gardena Farm" (two copies)
undated
box 10, folder 14
Gardena Grammar School [photocopy of a photograph]
undated
box 10, folder 15
Port Light, Vol. 17, No. 8. Newspaper of Phineas Banning High School in Wilmington, Ca.
April 18, 1940