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Compton 125 Historical Society Collection
SPC.2022.005
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Compton 125 Historical Society Collection
Creator:
Compton 125 Historical Society
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2022.005
Physical Description:
10 Linear Feet
(5 document cases; 2 oversized boxes; 2 photograph boxes; 1 card file; 1 oversized sign; 3 DVDs)
Physical Description:
11 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1896-2022; undated
Abstract: The collection contains newspapers, periodicals, photographs, yearbooks, and other materials that provide insight into the
history and community of Compton, CA.
Language of Material:
English
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There are no access restrictions on this collection.
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.
For information about citing archival material, see the
Citations for Archival Material guide, or consult the appropriate style manual.
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.
Collection processed by Cecilia Contreras; 2022.
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.
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.
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.
- Series I. General File, 1896-2020; undated
- Series II. Compton 125th Year Project and Celebration, 2013-2014; undated
- Series III. Frances E. Childers Papers, 1956-2019; undated
- Series IV. Pattie Ruger-Kromery Papers, 1934-1987; undated
- Series V. Mary Holcombe Photographs, undated
- Series VI. Mayor and Muhammed Meeting Photographs, circa 1974
- Series VII. Sisters of Nigeria Photographs, circa 1981; undated
- Series VIII. Yvonne Day Photographs, undated
- Series IX. Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church Materials, 1980-1989; undated
- Series X. Yearbooks, 1939-1952
- Series XI. City Pride Magazine, 2014-2017; undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
This collection includes 3 DVDs and 1 oversized sign.
Other collection donated with the cooperation of the Compton 125 Historical Society include: Jim Brown Collection, Dennis
Kroll Collection, Rozelle Family Collection, Charles Blanton Collection, Ira Clark Collection, Ken Carpenter Collection, and
Violet Bromark Collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Compton (Calif.)