Compton 125 Historical Society Collection, 1896-2022; undated

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Summary

Title:
Compton 125 Historical Society Collection
Dates:
1896-2022; undated
Creators:
Compton 125 Historical Society
Abstract:
The collection contains newspapers, periodicals, photographs, yearbooks, and other materials that provide insight into the history and community of Compton, CA.
Extent:
10 Linear Feet (5 document cases; 2 oversized boxes; 2 photograph boxes; 1 card file; 1 oversized sign; 3 DVDs) and 11 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

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Background

Scope and content:

The Compton 125 Historical Society collection (1896-2020; undated) contains 10 boxes and 9.54 linear feet of material that includes yearbooks, newspapers, photographs, and other materials related to the history and community of Compton, CA. The bulk of the collection consists of newsletters, yearbooks, photographs, and event programs centered on the public schools within the city of Compton during the early to mid 1900s. Also included are materials related to the Compton 125 Year Project and its celebrations. Materials consist of event leaflets, meeting agendas, and an array of photographs that showcase Compton community members planning and participating in celebratory events.

Biographical / historical:

The Compton 125 Historical Society is a direct result of the Compton 125 Project, which was established to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the city of Compton. Spearheaded by Reverend Charles L. Brown and Minister Pauline Brown in June of 2013, the Compton 125 Project sought to commemorate the legacy of Compton through community-centered initiatives that would provide spaces for unifying interactions and educate the people of Compton. As such, by documenting the Compton 125 Project and its celebrations, the Compton 125 Historical Society began the process of preserving the history of Compton, CA. Alongside materials compiled from the Compton 125 Project, the Compton 125 Historical Society has continued to research and collect resources through various avenues, including donations from community members.

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.

Arrangement:

Materials are arranged into 11 series, which are organized topically. Within each series, files are arranged chronologically, and within each physical folder, materials are arranged chronologically.

  1. Series I. General File, 1896-2020; undated
  2. Series II. Compton 125th Year Project and Celebration, 2013-2014; undated
  3. Series III. Frances E. Childers Papers, 1956-2019; undated
  4. Series IV. Pattie Ruger-Kromery Papers, 1934-1987; undated
  5. Series V. Mary Holcombe Photographs, undated
  6. Series VI. Mayor and Muhammed Meeting Photographs, circa 1974
  7. Series VII. Sisters of Nigeria Photographs, circa 1981; undated
  8. Series VIII. Yvonne Day Photographs, undated
  9. Series IX. Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church Materials, 1980-1989; undated
  10. Series X. Yearbooks, 1939-1952
  11. Series XI. City Pride Magazine, 2014-2017; undated
Physical / technical requirements:

This collection includes 3 DVDs and 1 oversized sign.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Places:
Compton (Calif.)

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Cecilia Contreras
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-05-01 21:11:01 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Terms of access:

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:

For information about citing archival material, see the Citations for Archival Material guide, or consult the appropriate style manual.

Location of this collection:
University Library, 5th Flr (5039)
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747, US
Contact:
(310) 243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
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