Yavno (Max) Photographs Collection, circa 1945-1950

Summary

Creators:

Yavno, Max (1911 - 1985)

Abstract:

The Max Yavno photograph collection contains photographs taken by Yavno of the Scripps College campus and of Scripps student life from 1945 to 1950. Some of the photographs were published in 1950 in The Los Angeles Book, which Yavno co-created with Lee Shipley.

Extent:

2 boxes

Language:

Languages represented in the collection: English.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is comprised of photographs taken by Max Yavno around the Scripps College campus from 1945 to 1950. Most of the photographs capture student life both in and outside the classroom as well as members of the Scripps faculty interacting with students. Some of the photographs were published in 1950 in Yavno's book, The Los Angeles Book.

Acquisition information:

Commissioned by Scripps College, circa 1945.

Physical location:

Please consult repository.

Location of this collection:

Claremont Colleges, Scripps College, Ella Strong Denison Library

1030 Columbia Avenue, #2031

Claremont, CA 91711, US

Contact:

(909) 607-3941

Denison@scrippscollege.edu

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