Inventory of the Compton 125 Historical Society Collection SPC.2022.005
Cecilia Contreras
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2022-02
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
Business Number: 310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
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
.
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
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.
Scope and Contents
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.
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.
- 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.
Related Materials
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.)
Series I. General File
1896-2022; undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains general materials related to the community and history of Compton, CA. The bulk of the materials consist
of event fliers, programs, and local newspapers. Oversized newspaper clippings and Christmas parade sign are located separately
in map case 2, drawer 3.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Compton (Calif.) -- Newspapers
Advertising fliers
Programs
Pamphlets
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Photographs
Public schools -- California -- Compton
School sports
box 1, folder 1
Compton Enterprise Newspaper
1896 January 4
case 2, drawer 3
Compton 125 Historical Society Christmas Parade Sign
undated
box 1, folder 3
National Council of Negro Women Inc. Program
circa 1970
box 1, folder 4
Compton's Centennial Magazine
circa 1988
box 1, folder 5
Enterprise Park Community Informational Leaflets
2002, 2016; undated
box 1, folder 6
Compton High School 30-Year Reunion Program
circa 2003
box 1, folder 7
Voices of Compton Art Journal
circa 2011
box 1, folder 8
Informational Leaflets and Pamphlets
circa 2012; undated
box 1, folder 9
Community Memorial Service Programs
2012-2018; undated
box 1, folder 10
Community Event Flyers
circa 2013-2019; undated
box 1, folder 11
Committee Board Meeting Notes
circa 2014
box 1, folder 12
Long Tales for Short Tails Children's Storybooks
2015
box 1, folder 13
USC Libraries Los Angeles Archives Bazaar
2015-2016
box 1, folder 14
Society Informational Pamphlets and Leaflets
2017; undated
box 1, folder 15
Compton City Council Meeting Agenda
2019
box 1, folder 16
Michelle Chambers, Compton City Council Election Flyers
2019
box 1, folder 17
Compton Chamber of Commerce 96th Annual Board Installation Program
2019
box 1, folder 18
Joey Davis, Biography and Match Program
2019
box 1, folder 19
Wheaties Cereal Box
circa 2020
box 1, folder 20
Compton High School Sports
undated
box 1, folder 21
Local School Mascot Logos
undated
box 1, folder 22
DVD: Dorothy Brown Oral History
undated
box 1, folder 23
DVD: Dorothy Brown Performance
undated
box 1, folder 24
Sisters of Survival Leaflet and Postcard
undated
box 1, folder 25
Wesley Fenderson Jr., Compton City Attorney, Informational Code Booklets
undated
box 1, folder 26
Newspaper Clipping
undated
Scope and Contents
Image of floral arrangement.
box 1, folder 27
Notes
undated
Scope and Contents
The History of V.F.W Post 5394; a listing of various elected officials of Compton; and others.
box 1, folder 28, box 8, folder 13
Duplicate Exhibit Photographs
undated
box 6
Photographs
circa 2013; undated
Scope and Contents
Photographs consisting of a MLB Urban Youth Academy Compton Christmas party photo, a portrait photo, and a photo of the Compton
1933 earthquake.
box 8
Compton High School Jersey
undated
box 8
Compton 125 Historical Society T-Shirt
undated
box 8, folder 2-5
The Compton Tribune Newspaper
2013
box 8, folder 6-7, box 8, folder 9
Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper
2015
box 8, folder 8
L.A. Watts Times Newspaper
2015 July 16
box 8, folder 10
The Bulletin Newspaper
2019 August 28
box 8, folder 1
Newspaper Clippings
1996 February 2
Scope and Contents
Press-Telegram newspaper clippings regarding Compton High School coach, Rod Palmer, and Moore League championship.
box 8, folder 12
Grand Opening Photographs
undated
box 9, folder 1
Fuller Brush Magazine
1949
box 9, folder 2
Compton Chamber of Commerce Booklet
circa 1950s
box 9, folder 3
Compton Bulletin Newspaper
1989 July 19
box 9, folder 4
Magazine Article Pages
undated
Scope and Contents
Magazine articles regarding Los Angeles infrastructure, Sierra National Park, the Arctic Circle, and others.
box 9, folder 5
Dominguez Hills Pennant
undated
case 2, drawer 3
Herald American Newspaper Clippings
1963, 1965
box 11, folder 1
baby AJ Brown- plastic spoons
August 2018
box 11, folder 2
"Compton High School and Junior College VIPs" booklet
undated
box 11, folder 3
Compton Unified School District- enrollment brochure
undated
Language of Material: English, Spanish; Castilian.
box 11, folder 4
musician promotion material
1994-1995; undated
Scope and Contents
See New York Web Series [business cards]; MC Ren biography; Yo Yo [artist headshot]; "One on One with M.C. Eiht" by Keir "Afrika"
Walker; and photographs taken of Ice Cube and Regina King at "Friday" movie press day in New York City.
box 11, folder 5
Compton 125 Historical Society Sports Speaker Series documents
July 25, 2020
box 11, folder 6
Event Flyers, Invitations, and Programs- City of Compton 2021 Inauguration; Pray for Compton; Board of Trustees meeting calendar
2020; 2021
box 11, folder 7
L.A. County Tournament of Champions Pee Wee Compton Team [photo reproductions]
1977; undated
box 11, folder 8
Compton College "Sports Special" publication of Compton College Sports Association. Vol. 2, No. 2
March 1970
box 11, folder 9
Compton High School Class Reunion booklet
April 30, 1976
box 11, folder 10
Los Angeles Riots Photographs; VHS tape
May 1992
Scope and Contents
Images taken in Compton, CA. by Scott Wiseman
box 11, folder 11
Flag Rededication Ceremony- talking points document; brochure
April 17, 2021
box 11, folder 12
"Story of a City....Compton, California", commemorative souvenir program, published by the Diamond Jubilee Committee
1963
box 11, folder 13
obituaries and celebration of life programs
2016, 2018-2022
box 11, folder 14
Sgt. John Rick Baker- daily police logs; "Introduction to 'The Compton Chronicles"
1981-1982; 1985; undated
box 11, folder 15
Compton 125 Historical Society "Legacy" magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1
Winter 2020
box 11, folder 16
Herald American article "West Compton Assembly of God"
circa 1940s-1950s
box 11, folder 17
Walton Middle School Summer Enrichment Program- outline; thank you card
2021
box 11, folder 18
Compton 125 Lifetime Achievement Award- Emma Clemons
September 29, 2021
box 11, folder 19
biography for Pastor Rev. Dr. David L. Tate Sr.
August 2013
Series II. Compton 125th Year Project and Celebration
2013-2014; undated
Creator: Compton 125 Historical Society
Scope and Contents
This series contains event leaflets, meeting agendas, and photographs centered on the Compton 125 Project, a community-based
project devised to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the city of Compton.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Community organization
Anniversaries
Advertising fliers
Photographs
box 2, folder 1
Event Pamphlets and Leaflets
circa 2013-2014
box 2, folder 2
Meeting Agendas
circa 2014
box 7
125th Project and Event Photographs
undated
Series III. Frances E. Childers Papers
1956-2019; undated
Creator: Childers, Frances Elizabeth
Scope and Contents
This series is comprised of materials related to Compton resident, Frances E. Childers. The bulk of the series consists of
newsletters, programs, and photographs from public schools within the city of Compton during the 1950s and 60s.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Public schools -- California -- Compton
School sports
Compton (Calif.) -- Newspapers
Programs
Photographs
box 2, folder 3
Officer Charles E. Childers, Skid-Speed Computer
1956
box 2, folder 4-6
Lionews Newsletter
1957-1960
box 2, folder 7
Newspaper Clippings
1960 November 11; undated
Scope and Contents
Newspaper clippings mostly regarding adoption, and other topics.
box 2, folder 8
Dominguez High School Basketball Game Programs
1960-1961
box 2, folder 9
Dominguez High School Football Game Programs
1960-1962
box 2, folder 10
Dominguez High School Track and Field Relay Programs
1960-1963
box 2, folder 11
Dominguez Senior High School Student Manual
circa 1962
box 2, folder 12
Dominguez Senior High School Commencement Programs
1962-1963
box 2, folder 13
Dominguez Senior High School Play Program
circa 1963
box 2, folder 14
Compton College Commencement Program
1965
box 2, folder 15
Miscellaneous Papers
circa 1985, circa 2001; undated
Scope and Contents
Invitations; poems
box 2, folder 16
Frances Kurrle, Employee Verification Form
circa 1987
box 2, folder 17-18
DVD-R: Photograph and Newspaper Clipping Scans
2019
box 2, folder 19
Officer Charles E. Childers, Police Report and Robbery Case (1942-1943)
undated
box 2, folder 20
St. John's United Presbyterian Church
undated
box 2, folder 21
Chronology of Compton History (1784-1963)
undated
box 2, folder 22
Biography of Manuel Dominguez
undated
box 6
Photographs
undated
Scope and Contents
Images of Emerson Elementary School class pictures; Wayne Clark Harmon; Roosevelt Jr. High Cheerleaders (1959-1960); Dominguez
Cheerleaders and Flag Girls; Compton Police Department (1940s); Compton Police Chief, Thomas J. Potter; and others. All images
are scans or reproductions.
box 9, folder 6
Don News Newspaper
1956, 1960-1961
box 9, folder 7
The Compton Chimes Newspaper
1960 June 10
box 9, folder 8
Don News Newspaper
1962-1963
box 9, folder 10
Tartar Shield Compton College Newspaper
1964
box 9, folder 11
Newspaper Clippings
1964, 1984; undated
Scope and Contents
Newspaper clippings regarding the Childers family, including wedding and Compton Junior College graduation announcements.
box 10
Officer Charles E. Childers, Police Badge
undated
Series IV. Pattie Ruger-Kromery Papers
1934-1987; undated
Creator: Ruger-Kromery, Pattie
Scope and Contents
This series is comprised of materials related to Compton resident, Pattie Ruger-Kromery. The bulk of the series consists of
newspaper clippings and photographs centered on the city of Compton public schools and industry.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Public schools -- California -- Compton
Aircraft industry
Compton (Calif.) -- Newspapers
Photographs
box 2, folder 23
Evelyn Kenyon, Certificate of Recognition
1934 June 21
box 2, folder 24
H.C. (Harry Chester) Kenyon Papers
1939-1950; undated
box 2, folder 25
Compton Junior College Commencement Program
1942
box 2, folder 26
Newspaper Clippings
1964-1966; undated
Scope and Contents
Mostly articles written by Dr. Walter Alvarez regarding medical advice.
box 2, folder 27
Lionews Newsletter
1967 May 26
box 2, folder 28
Compton Windows Magazine
1987
box 2, folder 29
Denny Smith, Photograph and Newspaper Clipping Scans
undated
box 2, folder 31
Davies' Family Birthday Celebration Leaflet
undated
box 2, folder 32
Miscellaneous Papers
undated
Scope and Contents
A listing of names; document entitled "Polonius' Advice to His Son" by William Shakespeare.
box 6
Photographs
circa 1980s; undated
Scope and Contents
Photographs consist of Compton 1st Christian Day School class pictures; Augousto A. Mayo School class photo; Aircraft Co.
employee meeting photo; photos captured by Compton resident, Norbert (Bob) Ruger; and others. Most images are scans or reproductions.
box 9, folder 12
Round-Up New Business Campaign Award Album
1964
box 9, folder 13
Newspaper Clippings
1965 January 3; undated
Scope and Contents
Newspaper clippings consist of a medical advice article by Dr. Walter Alvarez, an article about Los Angeles resident, Betty
Gay, and a map of Africa.
Series V. Mary Holcombe Photographs
undated
Creator: Holcombe, Mary
Scope and Contents
This series contains photographic scans of yearbook photos from Augusta A. Mayo Elementary School from 1951-1959.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Photographs
Series VI. Mayor and Muhammed Meeting Photographs
circa 1974
Creator: Compton 125 Historical Society
Scope and Contents
This series contains photographic scans of film. The scans are labeled "MAYOR & MUHAMMED FROM NIGERIA 9/17/74."
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Photographs
Series VII. Sisters of Nigeria Photographs
circa 1981; undated
Creator: Compton 125 Historical Society
Scope and Contents
This series contains photographic scans of film and 1 developed photograph. The scans are entitled "SISTERS OF NIGERIA VISIT
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1981."
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Photographs
Photographs, original
box 6
Photographs
circa 1981; undated
Series VIII. Yvonne Day Photographs
undated
Creator: Compton 125 Historical Society
Scope and Contents
This series contains photographic scans of 7 film rolls. The scans are entitled "YVONNE DAY, 4-10-84."
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Photographs
Series IX. Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church Materials
1980-1989; undated
Creator: Compton 125 Historical Society
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials related to the Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, a Los Angeles church established by Reverend
A.R. Billingly. The bulk of the materials are photographs of the church and church members from the 1980s.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
African American churches
Photographs
Directories
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
box 2, folder 33
Church and Ministers' Directory
1980
box 2, folder 34
Newspaper Clipping
circa 1989
box 6
Photographs
1980-1989; undated
Series X. Yearbooks
1939-1952
Creator: Compton 125 Historical Society
Scope and Contents
This series contains the Compton Junior College and Compton College yearbooks spanning from 1939-1952.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Yearbooks
College publications
Public schools -- California -- Compton
College students
box 3, folder 6-8
Compton Junior College Yearbooks
1939-1942
box 4, folder 1-3, box 5, folder 1-2
Compton College Yearbooks
1948-1952
Series XI. City Pride Magazine
2014-2017; undated
Creator: Compton 125 Historical Society
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials relating to City Pride Magazine, a Compton periodical. The bulk of the materials are periodicals
dating from 2014-2017.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Periodicals
box 3, folder 1-4
City Pride Magazines
circa 2014-2017
box 3, folder 5
Job Opportunity Flyer
undated
