Guide to the Ellen Browning Scripps Collection

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Guide to the Ellen Browning Scripps Collection

Collection number: D1981.1

Ella Strong Denison Library

Libraries of the Claremont Colleges

Scripps College

Claremont, CA

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  • Ella Strong Denison Library
  • Scripps College
  • 1090 Columbia Avenue
  • Claremont, CA 91711
  • Phone: (909) 607-3941
  • Fax: (909) 607-1548
  • Email: denison@libraries.claremont.edu
  • URL: http://libraries.claremont.edu/den/
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Date Completed:
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Descriptive Summary

Title: Ellen Browning Scripps collection,
Date (inclusive): 1840-2000 (bulk 1880-1936)
Collection number: D1981.1
Collector: Scripps, Ellen Browning, 1836-1932, and Harper, J. C. (Jacob Chandler), 1858-1939
Extent: 70 cubic feet
Repository: Claremont Colleges. Library.
Claremont, CA 91711
Abstract: The Ellen Browning Scripps Collection contains correspondence, financial material, newspaper business documents, travel materials, diaries, and materials documenting Ellen Browning Scripps's many philanthropic activities. Her philanthropies include Scripps College, Scripps Clinic and Hospital, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and many other local and national projects, organizations, and institutions. The collection covers the years 1840 to 2000 with the bulk of the material ranging from 1880 to 1936. This collection also contains materials of J.C. Harper, E.W. Scripps, and other family members, business acquaintances and friends who had close relationships to Ellen Browning Scripps.
Physical location: Ella Strong Denison Library
Language: English.

Administrative Information

Access

This collection is open for research with permission from Ella Strong Denison Library staff. Glass plate negatives in box 2 are restricted to staff use only.

Publication Rights

Property rights reside with Scripps College. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact Ella Strong Denison Library staff.

Preferred Citation

Ellen Browning Scripps Collection. Ella Strong Denison Library, Scripps College, Claremont, California.

Acquisition Information

Gift of the Edward W. Scripps Trust, Cincinnati, Ohio and Margaret Scripps Buzzelli in 1981 and 1992.

Processing History

Preliminary arrangement by library staff. Processed by History Associates Incorporated, 2002.

Biography

Ellen Browning Scripps, educator, publisher, and philanthropist, was born on October 18, 1836. Her middle name "Browning" commemorates the minister who converted her grandmother and baptized her mother. Ellen lived with her parents on 13 South Molton Street in St. George Parish, London, until the death of her mother in 1841. She was then placed in a boarding school for three years.
Ellen was exposed to books and publishing at an early age as her grandfather, William Armiger Scripps, was an accomplished publisher in London and her father, James Mogg Scripps (1803-1873), was a successful bookbinder.
Her father was married three times and fathered a total of thirteen children. His first marriage was to Elizabeth Sabey (1805-1831) in 1829. They had two children, William Sabey Scripps (1829-1831) and Elizabeth M. Scripps (1831-1914). James Mogg's second marriage was to Ellen's mother, Ellen Mary Saunders (1804-1841) in 1833. They had six children, Ellen Sophia Scripps (1833-1834), James E. Scripps (1835-1906), Ellen B. Scripps (1836-1932), William Armiger Scripps (1838-1914), George H. Scripps (1839-1900), and John Mogg Scripps (1840-1863). His third marriage was to Julia Adeline Osborn (1814-1893) in 1844. They had five children, Julia A. Scripps (1847-1898), Thomas O. Scripps (1848-1853), Frederick T. Scripps (1850-1936), Eliza Virginia Scripps (1852-1921), and Edward Wyllis Scripps (1854-1920).
In 1844, three years after the death of Ellen's mother, her father moved her and her five siblings to the United States. They set sail on a 44-day voyage on the Francis Burr. Upon arriving in America, the family settled in Rushville, Illinois, where several of Ellen's family members had already settled. Ellen's father commented to her grandfather regarding his decision to emigrate to America that "it was on the children's account that I came, believing that I could do nothing for them in England. They will no doubt do well here."
According to Edward Wyllis Scripps (E.W.), the family had a life in Rushville "not far removed from a pioneer farmer. All of the children were required to contribute their labor to the family's support. There were no servants. My mother was the head of the household." Since there were no public schools in Rushville in the 1840s and 1850s, Ellen attended seminary and a private school. She then attended Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois from 1856-1859 where she graduated with honors in mathematics. She was the first female graduate of Knox College. According to E.W., Ellen was the only one of James Mogg's thirteen children who obtained a college education. After graduating from Knox College, Ellen taught for approximately seven years in public and private schools in Hamilton, Augusta, and Rushville, Illinois.
Ellen Browning Scripps also taught many of her siblings and took a special interest in the education of E.W., her youngest half-sibling. According to J.C. Harper, "very early in his life his half-sister Ellen assumed a peculiarly close and intimate oversight of E.W., more like a mother. She had faith in him. She believed that he was a genius in many ways. She saw to his education, awakened his interest in books..." In E.W.'s biography of Ellen, he recalls "my childhood memory of Ellen is mainly made up of a neatly dressed, almost finickily cleanly young woman with a book in her hand. She was either teaching me spelling, the primmer [sic], or reading to me stories, or talking to me explaining to me things that were read about or things around us. I remember her reading to the family circle around the hearth, night after night, for endless time."
Ellen left Illinois in 1866 to be a proofreader at her brother James's newspaper office in Detroit. After two years in Detroit, she returned to Rushville to care for her ailing father until his death in 1873. While in Rushville, she also continued teaching. She lived frugally her entire working life and saved as much money as possible in order to help support family members. In 1873 she traveled back to Detroit where she joined her brother James who was establishing the "Detroit News." She invested her savings in the project and resumed her job as a proofreader.
In addition to proofreading, Ellen also prepared a column entitled Miscellany for the Detroit "Evening News." Miscellany consisted of short feature stories that she compiled each evening after a full day of proofreading. The column proved especially useful on days when there was little other news to report. E.W. developed Ellen's idea of a daily feature column into the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA) Service, Inc. which supplied daily features to many newspapers. Today the NEA, Inc., a Scripps-Howard company, provides hundreds of electronic and print publishers with highly acclaimed political commentary and a selection of graphics and illustrations through their daily service.
In 1881, Ellen took a leave of absence from the paper and traveled abroad with E.W. During her absence, Miscellany was replaced by correspondence she wrote from foreign lands. Due to the publication of her travel letters, Ellen Browning Scripps is sometimes referred to as one of journalism's first foreign correspondents.
In 1878, Ellen became a partner with E.W. in founding the Cleveland Press. In later years she invested in most of his publishing enterprises including the Cincinnati Post and other newspapers of the growing Scripps League. She moved to Southern California with E.W. and his family in 1890, settling on a ranch at Miramar. In 1897 she retired from the newspaper business and built her first home in La Jolla.
As the Scripps League of papers grew, so did Ellen Browning Scripps's earnings. In 1900, she also received a considerable legacy from her brother, George H. Scripps. She was able to accumulate much wealth due in part to having never married and to her modest lifestyle. As she stated in a newspaper article regarding her house fire of 1915, "one of the papers spoke of my thousands of dollars of jewelry being lost in the fire. All the jewelry that I ever possessed would not sell for $20." She viewed her fortune as "a trust for the benefit of humanity" and not for her own indulgence.
E.W. said of his sister's wealth, "As I review the whole of Ellen's business career, it had been from start to finish motivated by a desire, on her part, to serve others. And yet with all this, she has prospered in a material way, and to such an extent, that there are probably not a thousand other people, men or women, in this country, who with all their striving, all their ambition, and selfish aims, have succeeded in accumulating a larger fortune."
Long before Ellen Browning Scripps accumulated her wealth, she regularly contributed time and what money she could to charities. As E.W. recalled, "all of my childhood memories of Ellen were of seeing her actively employed in some service - almost invariably entirely unselfish services. As I now make a rapid memory sweep o'er her whole life, it seems to me that she has persistently continued in this same course."
For the most part, Ellen Browning Scripps distributed her wealth in order to create opportunities for many people rather than to individuals for their personal use. Her philanthropies include the establishment of Scripps College; the establishment of Scripps Institution of Oceanography with her brother E.W.; the establishment of Scripps Memorial Hospital; the establishment of Scripps Clinic (which was the second such facility in the United States); the establishment of Torrey Pines State Park; the establishment of the Bishop's School and James-by-the-Sea Church with her sister Virginia; and the establishment of the first public playground in the United States which she deeded to the city of San Diego. She also contributed to Pomona College, Knox College, Cleveland College, the San Diego Natural History Museum, the San Diego Zoo, various public libraries, the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), churches of various denominations, the La Jolla Children's Pool, and the San Diego Woman's Club. She was also known as an early supporter and leader of the woman suffrage movement.
In August 1932, Ellen Browning Scripps died of lung congestion that was attributed to advanced age. In accordance with her wishes, there was no public funeral, only private cremation services. Her ashes were scattered on the Pacific Ocean near her La Jolla home and according to her obituary, "she wished no other monument than the scores of humanitarian and educational works which her generosity created."

Chronology

1836 Born in London, England, on October 18.
1844 Family moved from London and settled in Rushville, Illinois.
1854 Graduated from high school.
1856-1859 Attended Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois.
1859 Graduated from Knox College with honors with degree in mathematics.
1861-1866 Taught school in Hamilton, Augusta, and Rushville, Illinois.
1864 Received her first grade teaching certificate.
1866-1868 Proofreader at her brother James's newspaper office in Detroit.
1868 Returned to Rushville to care for her ailing father.
1873 Departed Rushville after the death of her father to join brothers James and E.W. at the Detroit News. She invested her savings in this venture and worked as a proofreader. She also compiled a column entitled "Miscellany."
1878 Cleveland Press established by E.W. and family.
1881 Traveled to Algiers. She wrote weekly letters home that were published in the Detroit News.
1882 Traveled to England and Spain. She wrote weekly letters home that were published in the Detroit News.
1883 Traveled to Egypt, Palestine, Jerusalem, and Beirut.
1887 Traveled to France.
1888 Traveled to Italy, Amsterdam, England, and Spain.
1890 Moved to California accompanied by E.W. and his family.
1897 Built her first home in La Jolla.
1915 Fire at La Jolla residence. A new residence was constructed, named South Moulton Villa after the location of her childhood residence in London.
1912 Received honorary Doctor of Literature degree from Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois.
1927 Received honorary Doctor of Laws from Pomona College, Claremont, California.
1927 Scripps College established in Claremont, California.
1927 La Jolla park renamed "Ellen Scripps Park."
1932 Died in La Jolla, California, on August 3.

Scope and Content Summary

The Ellen Browning Scripps Collection contains correspondence, financial material, newspaper business documents, travel materials, diaries, and materials documenting Ellen Browning Scripps's many philanthropic activities. Her philanthropies include Scripps College, Scripps Clinic and Hospital, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and many other local and national projects, organizations, and institutions. The collection covers the years 1840 to 2000 with the bulk of the material ranging from 1880 to 1936. This collection also contains materials of J.C. Harper, E.W. Scripps, and other family members, business acquaintances, and friends who had close relationships to Ellen Browning Scripps.
Documents authored by Ellen Browning Scripps may be found in Series 2. Correspondence, Series 4. Financial Material, Series 7. Speeches and Writings, Series 8. Diaries, and Series 9. Travel Material. Much of the other material in this collection is authored by Ellen Browning Scripps's family members and business acquaintances, especially J.C. Harper who served as her business advisor and friend for several years in the later part of her life. For assistance in determining Scripps family relationships, Series 1. Biographical Material includes a folder entitled Genealogical Materials, which contains Scripps family trees.
With the exception of Series 11. Photographic Material, Series 12. Ephemera, and a few photographic prints scattered throughout other series, this collection consists largely of textual records. Textual record types primarily include correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports, notes, financial statements, diaries, and other bound volumes.
The largest series in the collection consists of Ellen Browning Scripps's estate material. Other large series include Ellen Browning Scripps's financial material and a series containing J. C. Harper's files.
In processing this collection, documents were typically retained in the file folder in which they were found. Some folder titles were modified in order to provide a more thorough description of folder contents. On some documents, folder titles were written at the top of the page by Ellen Browning Scripps and others. In many cases the folder titles on the documents do not match the original folder title. However, when the content of the document was consistent with the other material in the folder, the item was retained in its original folder regardless of the title written on the top of the document. In a few cases documents were moved to the proper folder if they had at some point obviously been filed incorrectly.
The collection is organized into fifteen series:
  • Series 1. Biographical Material, 1841-1973. 1 cubic ft.
  • Series 2. Correspondence, 1840-1947. 5.5 cubic ft.
  • Series 3. Newspaper Business Material, 1878-1967. 4.5 cubic ft.
  • Series 4. Financial Material, 1873-1981. 10 cubic ft.
  • Series 5. Projects and Organizations Funded by Ellen Browning Scripps, 1875-2000. 6.5 cubic ft.
  • Series 6. Estate Material, 1852-1978. 15 cubic ft.
  • Series 7. Speeches and Writings, 1892-1927. .5 cubic ft.
  • Series 8. Diaries, 1871-1929. 3 cubic ft.
  • Series 9. Travel Material, 1881-1923. 1.5 cubic ft.
  • Series 10. Topical Files, 1847-1969. .5 cubic ft.
  • Series 11. Photographic Material, 1865-1935. 2.5 cubic ft.
  • Series 12. Ephemera, 1851-1933. 1.5 cubic ft.
  • Series 13. Other Scripps Family and Acquaintances, 1844-1967. 4 cubic ft.
  • Series 14. J. C. Harper, 1904-1966. 11 cubic ft.
  • Series 15. Oversize Material. 3 cubic ft.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects

Scripps, Ellen Browning, 1836-1932--Archives.
Harper, J. C. (Jacob Chandler), 1858-1939--Archives.
Scripps, E. W. (Edward Willis), 1854-1926--Archives.
Scripps College--History--Sources.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography--History--Sources.
Scripps Memorial Hospital--History--Sources.

Genres and Forms of Materials

Correspondence.
Diaries.
Photographs.


 

Series 1.  Biographical Material, 1841-1973.

Physical Description: 1 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains multiple biographies of Ellen Browning Scripps by various authors, as well as personal reminiscences by friends and family in the form of notes and memoranda. Biographical newspaper clippings and genealogical information may be found in this series. Also included in this series are tributes, resolutions, obituaries, and condolence letters.
This series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 1, Folder 1

Address of Miss Mary B. Eyre at Scripps College Convocation, 1935

Drawer 1, Folder 2

Automobile Club of Southern California membership card, 1926

Drawer 1, Folder 3

Biographical notes by E. W. Scripps, 1917

Drawer 1, Folder 4

Biographical sketch for Encyclopedia of American Biography, 1935

Drawer 1, Folder 5

Biographical sketch for National Cyclopedia of American Biography, 1928

Drawer 1, Folder 6-7

Biography by Curtis Hillyer (includes correspondence and manuscript), 1940-1943 and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 8

Biography by Edward Clarkson (includes correspondence and reprint), 1957-1961

Drawer 1, Folder 9

Biography by Edward Wyllis Scripps (Chapter 27 from E. W. S. autobiography), 1928

 

Biography by J. C. Harper

Drawer 1, Folder 10

Correspondence, 1921-1951 and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 11

Manuscript, 1936

Drawer 1, Folder 12-13

Notes, undated

Drawer 1, Folder 14

Biography by Nathaniel W. Stephenson (includes correspondence and condensed manuscript), 1927

Drawer 1, Folder 15

Birthday news clippings, 1926-1932

Drawer 1, Folder 16

Certificate to teach in Schugler County, Illinois, 1855

Drawer 1, Folder 17

Character Analysis from the Hand by Nina Born, undated

Drawer 1, Folder 18

Character and Influence of Ellen Browning Scripps by F. W. Kellogg, 1929

Drawer 1, Folder 19

Chronologies of events covering 1836-1932, undated

Drawer 1, Folder 20

Condolence letters, 1932

Drawer 1, Folder 21

Dedications and celebrations in honor of Ellen Browning Scripps, 1915-1973

Drawer 1, Folder 22

Education and the State by the Honorable Newton D. Baker, LL.D., undated

Drawer 1, Folder 23

Ellen Browning Scripps: 1836-1936, by unknown author, 1936

 

Ellen Browning Scripps: Journalist and Idealist by Albert Britt

Drawer 1, Folder 24

Bound volume, 1960

Drawer 1, Folder 25

Correspondence, 1955-1962

Drawer 1, Folder 26

Ellen Browning Scripps: Woman of Vision by Robert J. Bernard, Scripps College Bulletin, 1959

Drawer 1, Folder 27

Ellen Browning Scripps Commemorative Committee, 1958-1970 and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 28

Excerpts from an Address by Mary B. Eyre at the Convocation at Scripps College on the Anniversary of Ms. Scripps Birth, 1935

Drawer 1, Folder 29

From the Minutes of the Honorary Alumnae Association of Scripps College, 1931

Drawer 1, Folder 30

Genealogical materials, 1900-1990 and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 31

Hip fracture, 1922

Drawer 1, Folder 32

In Memoriam: Ellen Browning Scripps, 1836-1936, compiled by J.C. Harper

 

Knox College, Illinois

Drawer 1, Folder 33

1856-1966

Drawer 1, Folder 34

Catalog of the Finley Collection, 1928

Drawer 1, Folder 35

Pantheon, 1888

Drawer 1, Folder 36

Memoirs of Ellen Browning Scripps Personal Reminiscences by Mary Bennett Ritter, 1937

Drawer 1, Folder 37

Memoranda from diaries of Ms. Ellen B. Scripps, undated

Drawer 1, Folder 38

Memorial services, 1932

Drawer 1, Folder 39

Memos on Ellen Browning Scripps by J. C. Harper, 1929, 1935, and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 40

News clippings, 1906-1983

Drawer 1, Folder 41

Notes on Ellen Browning Scripps by Hilda Gardner, 1956

Drawer 1, Folder 42

Obituaries, 1928-1932

Drawer 1, Folder 43

Poems and music collected by Ellen Browning Scripps, 1841-1928 and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 44

Portrait of Ellen Browning Scripps correspondence, 1933-1934

Drawer 1, Folder 45

Private files, 1914-1932 and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 46

Puzzles and word games, undated

Drawer 1, Folder 47

Questionnaire reply regarding old age, 1921

Drawer 1, Folder 48

Residence at La Jolla, 1904-1924

Drawer 1, Folder 49

Resolution of the California Federation of Womens' Clubs, 1916

Drawer 1, Folder 50

Resolutions and tributes upon her death, 1932

Drawer 1, Folder 51

Scripps College Bulletin, Vol. VII, No. 1, 1932

Drawer 1, Folder 52

Scripps College Founder's Day Address, May 8, 1936

Drawer 1, Folder 53

Star Lady by Peggy Scripps, 1931

Drawer 1, Folder 54

Story of One Woman by E. W. Scripps, 1910

Drawer 1, Folder 55

Testimonials and life membership lists, undated

 

Series 2.  Correspondence, 1840-1947.

Physical Description: 5.5 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains correspondence between Ellen Browning Scripps and her family, friends, and acquaintances. Most of the excerpts of correspondence located at the beginning of this series were compiled by J. C. Harper and are arranged by subject. Excerpts may also be found in correspondence with Edward Wyllis Scripps (E. W.), 1868-1926.
This series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent or subject.
Drawer 1, Folder 56

E. B. S. Miscellaneous Letters List, 1857-1930

Drawer 1, Folder 57

Excerpts from correspondence on business issues, 1878-1936

Drawer 1, Folder 58

Excerpts from correspondence on California, 1890-1891

Drawer 1, Folder 59

Excerpts from correspondence on children, 1882-1905

Drawer 1, Folder 60

Excerpts from correspondence on family issues, 1880-1922 and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 61

Excerpts from correspondence on personal issues, 1864-1922

Drawer 1, Folder 62

Excerpts from correspondence on philosophy of E. B. S., 1880-1891

Drawer 1, Folder 63

Acknowledgements of receipt of Ellen Browning Scripps photograph, 1919

Drawer 1, Folder 64

Aman, Josephine, 1924

Drawer 1, Folder 65

Aunt Mary, 1840

Drawer 1, Folder 66

Bagby, E. H., 1923

Drawer 1, Folder 67

Bagby, Francis, 1897 and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 68

Bagby, Kate B., 1922

Drawer 1, Folder 69

Bagby, Mr., 1870

Drawer 1, Folder 70

Baker, Delos R., 1926

Drawer 1, Folder 71

Barry, Grace E., 1925

Drawer 1, Folder 72

Birthday correspondence, 1923-1932

Drawer 1, Folder 73

Blaisdell, James A., 1914-1931

Drawer 1, Folder 74

Booth, George G., 1927

Drawer 1, Folder 75

Chevaillier, A. A., 1904 and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 76

Clark, Grace Scripps (Mrs. Rex B.), 1911-1928

Drawer 1, Folder 77

Davies, Emily, 1924-1928

Drawer 1, Folder 78

Deacon, Kate A., 1915

Drawer 1, Folder 79

Deacon, May, 1916-1920

Drawer 1, Folder 80

Dill-Franzen, Virginia G., 1924-1925

Drawer 1, Folder 81

Dyson, Alice (Mrs. Howard Dyson), 1921-1928

Drawer 1, Folder 82

Dyson, Lucile Morgan, 1932

Drawer 1, Folder 83

Eyre, Mary B., 1920-1930

Drawer 1, Folder 84

Frost, Mary H. ( Mrs. E. B. Frost), 1927-1930

Drawer 1, Folder 85

Gardner, Hilda, 1914-1918

Drawer 1, Folder 86

Gardner, Phyllis, undated

Drawer 1, Folder 87-89

Harper, J. C., 1900-1930 and undated

Drawer 1, Folder 90

Harwood, Judge Charles E., 1929

Drawer 1, Folder 91

Hopkins, H. E., 1912

Drawer 1, Folder 92

Howard, Edward, 1923-1925

Drawer 1, Folder 93

Jaqua, Ernest J., 1927-1930

Drawer 1, Folder 94

Kellogg, Alice, undated

Drawer 1, Folder 95

Kellogg, Florence S. (Floy), 1920-1929

Drawer 2, Folder 1

Kettner, William, 1920

Drawer 2, Folder 2

Loring, Ida C., 1914-1926 and undated

Drawer 2, Folder 3

McRae, Milton A., 1894-1917

Drawer 2, Folder 4

Meanly, Thomas Jr., 1932

Drawer 2, Folder 5

Moore, Mary J., 1880-1894 and undated

Drawer 2, Folder 6

Mosher, C. F., 1910-1913

Drawer 2, Folder 7

Neave, H. E., 1917 and 1930

Drawer 2, Folder 8

Nichol, Jean, 1923-1947 and undated

Drawer 2, Folder 9

Paine, Robert F., 1923-1927

Drawer 2, Folder 10

Rieber, Winifred, 1926-1927 and undated

Drawer 2, Folder 11

Riley, George A., 1914

Drawer 2, Folder 12

Ritter, Mary B. (Mrs. William E. Ritter), 1906-1931 and undated

Drawer 2, Folder 13

Ritter, William E., 1907-1931 and undated

Drawer 2, Folder 14

Schmetzstorff, H. L., 1910-1911

Drawer 2, Folder 15

Scripps, Charles E., 1930

Drawer 2, Folder 16

Scripps, Edward W. Jr., 1918

 

Scripps, Edward Wyllis

Drawer 2, Folder 17

Excerpts from correspondence, 1881-1890

Drawer 2, Folder 18

Excerpts from correspondence with memos by J. C. Harper, 1857-1925

Drawer 2, Folder 19

Lists of correspondence with Ellen Browning Scripps, 1935-1955 and undated

Drawer 2, Folder 20-51

1868-1918

Drawer 3, Folder 1-13

1919-1926

Drawer 3, Folder 14

Scripps, Edward Wyllis, letters regarding his death from various people, 1926

Drawer 3, Folder 15-22

Scripps, Eliza Virginia, 1887-1921

Drawer 3, Folder 23

Scripps, Ellen Browning (niece of E. B. S.), 1926

Drawer 3, Folder 24

Scripps, Emma (Mrs. Fredrick T. Scripps), 1922-1930

Drawer 3, Folder 25

Scripps, Francis E. (Fanny), 1916-1922

Drawer 3, Folder 26-27

Scripps, Frances Louisa, 1912-1924

Drawer 3, Folder 28

Scripps, Frederick T., 1922

Drawer 3, Folder 29

Scripps, George W., 1857-1899

Drawer 3, Folder 30

Scripps, Grace Locke, 1896-1928

Drawer 3, Folder 31

Scripps, Hattie J., 1882-1891

Drawer 3, Folder 32

Scripps, Ina (Mrs. Thomas O. Scripps), undated

Drawer 3, Folder 33

Scripps, Irene, 1932

Drawer 3, Folder 34

Scripps, James E., 1882-1906

Drawer 3, Folder 35

Scripps, James G., 1908-1918

Drawer 3, Folder 36

Scripps, Josephine S., 1925-1929

Drawer 3, Folder 37-39

Scripps, Julia A. (Annie), 1880-1897 and undated

Drawer 3, Folder 40

Scripps Julia A. letters regarding her death from various people, 1897-1898 and undated

Drawer 3, Folder 41

Scripps, Julia O., 1890-1891

Drawer 3, Folder 42

Scripps, Margaret, 1923

Drawer 3, Folder 43

Scripps, Margaret (Mrs. Robert P. Scripps), 1923-1924

Drawer 3, Folder 44

Scripps, Mary, 1931

Drawer 3, Folder 45

Scripps, Mary J., 1918-1919

Drawer 3, Folder 46

Scripps, Nackie H. (Mrs. E.W. Scripps), 1888-1921

Drawer 3, Folder 47

Scripps, Nackey, 1915-1932

Drawer 3, Folder 48

Scripps Park, Rushville Illinois, letters of appreciation, 1923-1926

Drawer 3, Folder 49

Scripps, Robert P., 1921-1930

Drawer 3, Folder 50

Scripps, Thomas O., 1915-1922

Drawer 3, Folder 51

Scripps, William Armiger, 1864-1905

Drawer 3, Folder 52

Scripps, William Armiger, letters regarding his death from various people, 1914-1915

Drawer 3, Folder 53

Sharp, Alice, 1931-1932

Drawer 3, Folder 54

Sharp, Elizabeth Mary, 1881-1904

Drawer 3, Folder 55

Sharp, Thomas E., 1917-1927

Drawer 3, Folder 56

Smith, Catherine, 1930

Drawer 3, Folder 57

Smithton, Harry L., 1922-1924

Drawer 3, Folder 58

Thompson, Agnes J., 1904-1931

Drawer 3, Folder 59

Weston, Mrs. and Miss Foster, 1915-1927

Drawer 3, Folder 60

Tudor, 1920-1930

Drawer 3, Folder 61

Tudor, Owen, 1925-1929

Drawer 3, Folder 62

Thank you notes for Christmas gifts, 1929-1932

Drawer 4, Folder 1

Thank you notes for "The Russian Dance of Death" book, 1931

Drawer 4, Folder 2

Thank you notes, miscellaneous, 1903-1932

Drawer 4, Folder 3

Young, C. C., 1928

Drawer 4, Folder 4

Correspondence from unknown family members, A-M

Drawer 4, Folder 5

Correspondence from other family members, A-S and unknown

Drawer 4, Folder 6-7

Correspondence from others, A-W and unknown

 

Series 3.  Newspaper Business Material, 1878-1967.

Physical Description: 4.5 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains business material from newspapers and related organizations in which the Scripps family held an interest. Most of the material in this series is correspondence and financial material authored by other family members or business acquaintances and not by Ellen Browning Scripps. Also included in this series is a Cleveland Press Circulation Department Operations Manual (1937), a Scripps-Howard Handbook (1948), histories of the Cleveland Press and the Detroit Evening News, and a historical timeline of the United Press Association.
This series is arranged alphabetically by name of business, organization, or subject.
Drawer 4, Folder 8

Akron Press, 1899-1909

Drawer 4, Folder 9

Berkeley Gazette, 1900-1901 and undated

Drawer 4, Folder 10

Berkeley Newspaper Company, undated

Drawer 4, Folder 11

Buffalo Times, 1929

Drawer 4, Folder 12

Cincinnati Post, 1905-1936

Drawer 4, Folder 13

Cincinnati Post and Kentucky Post consolidation, 1915

Drawer 4, Folder 14

Citizen Publishing Company, 1908

 

Cleveland Press

Drawer 4, Folder 15

1878-1955

Drawer 4, Folder 16

Circulation Department Operations Manual, 1937

Drawer 4, Folder 17

History, undated

Drawer 4, Folder 18

News clippings, 1903

Drawer 4, Folder 19

Clover Leaf Papers, 1906-1909

Drawer 4, Folder 20

Columbus Citizen, 1904-1909

Drawer 4, Folder 21

Daily News Publishing Company, 1913-1914

Drawer 4, Folder 22

Dallas Dispatch, 1906-1910

Drawer 4, Folder 23

Denver Express, 1906-1909

Drawer 4, Folder 24-26

Des Moines News, 1902-1911

 

Detroit Evening News

Drawer 4, Folder 27

1906-1939

Drawer 4, Folder 28

Histories, undated

Drawer 4, Folder 29

Evansville Press, 1906-1908

Drawer 4, Folder 30

Evening Chronicle Publishing Company, 1901

Drawer 4, Folder 31

E. W. Scripps Company, 1932-1933

Drawer 4, Folder 32

Fifth Investment Company, 1929-1932

Drawer 4, Folder 33

Fourth Investment Company, 1929-1932

Drawer 4, Folder 34

Fresno Tribune, 1907-1909 and undated

Drawer 4, Folder 35

Harper League of Newspapers, 1903-1908

Drawer 4, Folder 36

Houston Press, 1911

Drawer 4, Folder 37

Insurance, 1905-1909

Drawer 4, Folder 38

John S. Sweeney court case, 1900-1908

Drawer 4, Folder 39-47

Kansas City World, 1900-1909

Drawer 5, Folder 1

Kentucky Post, 1907

Drawer 5, Folder 2

Los Angeles Record, 1907-1923

Drawer 5, Folder 3

Memphis Press, 1906-1926

Drawer 5, Folder 4

Nashville Times, 1907-1908

Drawer 5, Folder 5

New York World Telegram, 1933-1935

Drawer 5, Folder 6

Newspaper Enterprise Association, 1902-1924 and undated

Drawer 5, Folder 7

Newspaper Investment Company, 1905

Drawer 5, Folder 8

Newspaper Savings Society, 1908

Drawer 5, Folder 9

Newspaper Supply Company, 1907-1908

Drawer 5, Folder 10

Newspapers owned by Scripps family, 1878-1965

Drawer 5, Folder 11

Non-advertising newspaper idea, 1904-1907

Drawer 5, Folder 12

North American Newspaper Alliance, 1935

Drawer 5, Folder 13

Oklahoma News, 1906-1907

Drawer 5, Folder 14

Pacific Coast papers, 1905-1909

Drawer 5, Folder 15

Portland News, 1907-1921

Drawer 5, Folder 16

Post Publishing Company, 1908-1933

Drawer 5, Folder 17

Printing equipment, 1901-1905 and undated

Drawer 5, Folder 18-20

Publishers Press Association, 1897-1907

Drawer 5, Folder 21

Pueblo Sun, 1906-1908

Drawer 5, Folder 22

Roy Howard Company, 1931-1933

Drawer 5, Folder 23

Sacramento Star, 1907

Drawer 5, Folder 24

St. Louis Chronicle, 1901-1905

Drawer 5, Folder 25

St. Louis Star-Chronicle, 1906-1915

Drawer 5, Folder 26

Sales figures, 1925-1938

Drawer 5, Folder 27

Salt Lake City newspaper project, 1904-1905

Drawer 5, Folder 28

San Diego Sun, 1907-1930 and 1967

Drawer 5, Folder 29-31

San Francisco News, 1902-1933 and undated

Drawer 5, Folder 32

Science Service, Inc., 1926-1932

Drawer 5, Folder 33

Scripps editors and editors-in-chief, 1908-1922

Drawer 5, Folder 34

Scripps Editorial Board, 1918

 

Scripps-Howard

Drawer 5, Folder 35

1922-1936

Drawer 5, Folder 36

Handbook, 1948

Drawer 5, Folder 37

House organ, 1926

Drawer 5, Folder 38-41

Scripps-McRae Press Association, 1888-1907

Drawer 5, Folder 42

Scripps Publishing Company, 1899-1924

Drawer 5, Folder 43

Seattle Star, 1906-1910

Drawer 5, Folder 44

Second Investment Company, 1929-1932

Drawer 5, Folder 45

Sixth Investment Company, 1929-1932

Drawer 5, Folder 46-47

Spokane Press, 1901-1934 and undated

Drawer 6, Folder 1

Sweeney Quadripartite case, 1907

Drawer 6, Folder 2

Tacoma Times, 1905-1911

Drawer 6, Folder 3

Terra Haute Post, 1906-1909

Drawer 6, Folder 4

Times-Press Company, 1933

Drawer 6, Folder 5

Third Investment Company, 1929-1932

Drawer 6, Folder 6

Thomas L. Sidlow Company, 1932-1933

Drawer 6, Folder 7

Toledo Newspaper Company, 1904-1910

 

United Press Association

Drawer 6, Folder 8-14

1887-1932 and undated

Drawer 6, Folder 15

Historical timeline, 1887-1918

Drawer 6, Folder 16

Random copy, 1917-1920 and undated

Drawer 6, Folder 17

W. W. Hawkins Company, 1932

 

Series 4.  Financial Material, 1873-1981.

Physical Description: 10 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains information on Ellen Browning Scripps' personal finances until her death in 1932 and is one of the largest series in the collection. This series includes accounting diaries, bank account material, tax material, documentation of loans made to various people and funds, and her real estate holdings.
The series is organized into five subseries:
  • Subseries 4.1. Accounting Diaries, 1873-1929. 2 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 4.2. Annual Reporting Material, 1855-1967. 2.5 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 4.3. Income Tax Material, 1913-1933. 2.5 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 4.4. Loans Made by Ellen Browning Scripps, 1908-1981. 1.5. cubic ft.
  • Subseries 4.5. Real Estate and Assets, 1887-1949. 1.5 cubic ft.
 

Subseries 4.1.  Accounting Diaries, 1873-1929.

Physical Description: 2 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains accounting diaries written by Ellen Browning Scripps. Accounting diaries covering the years 1909-1929 include one year for each diary and do not span multiple years.
This subseries is arranged chronologically by date of diary.
Drawer 6, Folder 18

1873-1874

Drawer 6, Folder 19

1884-1886

Drawer 6, Folder 20

1887

Drawer 6, Folder 21

1887-1890

Drawer 6, Folder 22

1889-1892

Drawer 6, Folder 23

1889-1893

Drawer 6, Folder 24

1894-1897

Drawer 6, Folder 25

1894-1897

Drawer 6, Folder 26

1894-1897

Drawer 6, Folder 27

1902-1911

Drawer 6, Folder 28-34

1909-1915

Drawer 7, Folder 1-14

1916-1929

 

Subseries 4.2.  Annual Reporting Material, 1883-1936.

Physical Description: 2.5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains various accounting materials such as statements, agreements, and documents related to investments, stocks, and bonds.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
 

Accounting materials and statements

Drawer 7, Folder 15-27

1899-1921

Drawer 8, Folder 1-12

1922-1932

Drawer 8, Folder 13-14

Agreements with Edward Wyllis Scripps, 1922-1936

Drawer 8, Folder 15-17

Investments, 1920-1932

Drawer 8, Folder 18

Newspaper business accounting materials and statements, 1906-1909

Drawer 8, Folder 19

Safety deposit boxes, 1920-1932

Drawer 8, Folder 20

Sixth Street Bank, 1908-1909

Drawer 8, Folder 21-30

Special account materials and statements, 1923-1932

Drawer 8, Folder 31

Spreadsheets, 1898-1930

Drawer 8, Folder 32-33

Stocks and bonds, 1883-1932

Drawer 8, Folder 34

Supplemental agreements, 1927-1930 and undated

 

Subseries 4.3.  Income Tax Material, 1913-1933.

Physical Description: 2.5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains Ellen Browning Scripps's federal, state, county, and city tax records including tax forms and accompanying documentation.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 8, Folder 35

Federal gift tax, 1923-1925

 

Federal income tax

Drawer 8, Folder 36-40

1913-1917

Drawer 9, Folder 1-16

1918-1932

Drawer 9, Folder 17-18

Central fund receipts, 1922-1932

Drawer 9, Folder 19-22

State, county, and city taxes, 1919-1933

Drawer 9, Folder 23

Tax deficiency for year 1927

 

Subseries 4.4.  Loans Made by Ellen Browning Scripps, 1908-1981.

Physical Description: 1.5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains documentation on loans made by Ellen Browning Scripps to individuals and funds associated with organizations.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by name of individual or fund.
Drawer 10, Folder 1

Alman, Georgia, 1930-1934

Drawer 10, Folder 2

Allen, Ester, 1926-1933

Drawer 10, Folder 3

Anderson, Alfred, 1908-1919

Drawer 10, Folder 4

Atwood, Mrs., 1917

Drawer 10, Folder 5

Bard, Howard, 1931-1943 and undated

Drawer 10, Folder 6

Batterton, Robert V., 1931

Drawer 10, Folder 7

Bour, Emma M., 1924-1939 and undated

Drawer 10, Folder 8-10

Cleveland Mutual Benefit Fund, 1916-1981

Drawer 10, Folder 11

Davis, Thomas A., 1915-1930

Drawer 10, Folder 12

Gildea, Earl G. and Thena, 1924-1928

Drawer 10, Folder 13

Howard, Bertha L., 1929-1931

Drawer 10, Folder 14

Howard, Eliza and Edward, 1914-1937

Drawer 10, Folder 15

James, Lizzie Lessing, 1921-1927

Drawer 10, Folder 16

Johnson, Stella, 1924

Drawer 10, Folder 17

Kirby, H. L., 1931-1934

Drawer 10, Folder 18

Learmouth, Robert A. and Christie L., 1916-1930

Drawer 10, Folder 19

Long, Lucy, 1927

Drawer 10, Folder 20

Martin, Earle, 1915-1918

Drawer 10, Folder 21

Memphis Press Company, 1915

Drawer 10, Folder 22

Mesny, Rev. Father Joseph, 1917-1918

Drawer 10, Folder 23

Miller, Fred, 1916

Drawer 10, Folder 24

Mosher, Charles F., 1916-1922

Drawer 10, Folder 25

Paine, R. F., 1919-1923

Drawer 10, Folder 26

Pugh, Winnie, 1915-1916

Drawer 10, Folder 27

Purcell, Virginia, 1923-1937

Drawer 10, Folder 28

Ream, Harriet, 1925-1932

Drawer 10, Folder 29

Roe, Kathryn, B., 1920

Drawer 10, Folder 30

Rogers, Bertha M., 1928-1932

Drawer 10, Folder 31

Scripps, E. Virginia, 1915

Drawer 10, Folder 32

Scripps, Edward W., 1922-1935 and undated

Drawer 10, Folder 33

Scripps, Frederick T., 1932-1933 and undated

Drawer 10, Folder 34

Scripps, James G., 1915-1920

Drawer 10, Folder 35

Sharp, Thomas M., 1916-1920

Drawer 10, Folder 36

Spanos, Harriett G., 1932

Drawer 10, Folder 37

Stanford Women's Margaret Ball Auxiliary Fund, 1932-1935

Drawer 10, Folder 38

Tompson, Dana, 1927-1929

Drawer 10, Folder 39

Torbet, Howard, 1928-1936

Drawer 10, Folder 40

Valenzuela, Mary B., 1928-1933

Drawer 10, Folder 41

Worhtington, George, 1929-1940

 

Subseries 4.5.  Real Estate and Assets, 1887-1949.

Physical Description: 1.5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains documentation on real estate and assets owned by Ellen Browning Scripps. Much of the real estate included in this series is located in San Diego and La Jolla.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 10, Folder 42

Lists of real estate, 1914-1918 and undated

Drawer 10, Folder 43

Arkansas land, 1905-1935

Drawer 10, Folder 44

Automobile and chauffeurs, 1916-1927

Drawer 10, Folder 45

Bishop's Cracker Company, 1915-1925

Drawer 10, Folder 46-47

Blue Sea Cottages, La Jolla, 1920-1925 and undated

Drawer 10, Folder 48

Cactus garden, 1930-1931

Drawer 10, Folder 49

Garden tract, San Diego, 1917-1929

Drawer 10, Folder 50

Indiana farm, 1903-1906

Drawer 10, Folder 51-52

Insurance, 1916-1939

Drawer 10, Folder 53

Iron-Silver Mining Company, 1911-1939

Drawer 10, Folder 54

Kimball land, Scripps Hospital, 1927-1928 and undated

 

La Jolla Park

Drawer 11, Folder 1

Block 1, 1911

Drawer 11, Folder 2

Block 2, 1913-1924

Drawer 11, Folder 3

Block 7, 1907-1923

Drawer 11, Folder 4

Block 8, 1911-1916

Drawer 11, Folder 5

Block 15, 1931

Drawer 11, Folder 6

Block 17, 1912-1927

Drawer 11, Folder 7

Block 19, 1905-1914

Drawer 11, Folder 8

Block 20, 1923

Drawer 11, Folder 9

Block 31, 1914-1915

Drawer 11, Folder 10

Blocks 32 and 33, 1910-1915

Drawer 11, Folder 11

Blocks 35 and 55, 1887-1932

Drawer 11, Folder 12

Lake Hodges property, San Diego, 1930

Drawer 11, Folder 13

Lath house and grotto, 1923-1930 and undated

Drawer 11, Folder 14

Lincoln Park, Block 18, San Diego, 1914-1931

Drawer 11, Folder 15

Marks Iron property, Canada, 1928-1935

Drawer 11, Folder 16

Miramar Ranch, 1903-1912 and undated

Drawer 11, Folder 17

Poway property, San Diego, 1904

 

Pueblo Lots, San Diego

Drawer 11, Folder 18

1312 and 1313, 1905-1930 and undated

Drawer 11, Folder 19

1338, 1889-1914

Drawer 11, Folder 20

1339, 1911-1912

Drawer 11, Folder 21

Real estate matters, 1910-1931 and undated

Drawer 11, Folder 22

Rushville farm, Illinois, 1911-1920

Drawer 11, Folder 23

San Francisco News Building Trust, 1923-1925

Drawer 11, Folder 24-25

South Moulton Villa, La Jolla (E.B.S. residence), 1926-1949 and undated

Drawer 11, Folder 26

Torrey Pines land, San Diego, 1908-1912 and undated

Drawer 11, Folder 27

Windsor properties, Canada, 1905-1916

Drawer 11, Folder 28

Wisteria Cottage, 1925-1930

 

Series 5.  Projects and Organizations Funded by Ellen Browning Scripps, 1875-2000.

Physical Description: 6.5 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains documentation of many of Ellen Browning Scripps's philanthropic endeavors relating to children, education, religion, the natural world, labor, politics, health, community welfare, and history. Records in this series include planning materials, blueprints, news clippings, and some accounting records. Also included in this series are requests for financial assistance, organized by date, from various organizations and individuals that were not necessarily funded by Ellen Browning Scripps.
This series is arranged alphabetically by name of project or organization.
Drawer 11, Folder 29

American Association for Labor Legislation, 1916-1926

Drawer 11, Folder 30

American Civil Liberties Union, 1923-1930

Drawer 11, Folder 31

American Foundation for the Blind, Hubert bequest, 1930

Drawer 11, Folder 32

American National Red Cross, San Diego Chapter, 1929 and undated

Drawer 11, Folder 33

American School for Girls, Damascus, Syria, 1930

Drawer 11, Folder 34

Asilomar conference and vacation grounds, Monterey County, 1926-1930

Drawer 11, Folder 35

Baner, Fred, 1926

Drawer 11, Folder 36

Bard, Howard, 1915-1930 and undated

 

Birds of California

Drawer 11, Folder 37-39

1911-1941 and undated

Drawer 11, Folder 40-41

Gifts and acknowledgments, 1921-1933

Drawer 11, Folder 42

Bishop Johnson Memorial Chapel, UCLA, 1931

Drawer 11, Folder 43

Bishop's School, La Jolla, 1915-1959

Drawer 11, Folder 44

Brookwood Labor College, Katonah, New York, 1931

Drawer 11, Folder 45

California Association for Adult Education, 1929-1931 and undated

Drawer 11, Folder 46

California Municipal and County Motorcycle Officer's Association, 1931

Drawer 11, Folder 47

Camp Kearny, San Diego, 1917-1921 and undated

Drawer 11, Folder 48

Cemetery improvements, Rushville, Illinois, 1932

Drawer 11, Folder 49

Children's Home, San Diego, 1923-1925

Drawer 11, Folder 50

Children's Hospital, San Diego, 1928

 

Children's Pool, La Jolla

Drawer 11, Folder 51

1922-1923 and undated /unitdate>

Drawer 11, Folder 52-53

1930-1937

Drawer 11, Folder 54

Civic Center, San Diego, 1930

Drawer 11, Folder 55

Cleveland College, 1925-1935

Drawer 11, Folder 56

Coal Areas Relief, 1931

Drawer 12, Folder 1

Coat of Arms, Crest and Great Seal of the United States of America, 1926-1933

Drawer 12, Folder 2

Colored Community Church, 1928-1933 and undated

Drawer 12, Folder 3

Community Chest, San Diego, 1922-1935

Drawer 12, Folder 4

Community House and Scripps Playground, La Jolla, 1914-1923

Drawer 12, Folder 5

Community Welfare Building, San Diego, 1919-1963

Drawer 12, Folder 6

Congregational Church, La Jolla, 1925-1926

Drawer 12, Folder 7

Constantinople Women's College, 1925-1929

Drawer 12, Folder 8

Curtis Botanical Magazine, 1924-1932

Drawer 12, Folder 9

Democratic National Committee, 1919-1920

Drawer 12, Folder 10-11

Egypt Exploration Society, 1909-1938

Drawer 12, Folder 12

Episcopal Mission of the Church of Our Savior, San Diego, 1930

Drawer 12, Folder 13

Eyre, Mary B., 1928

Drawer 12, Folder 14

First Baptist Church, La Jolla, 1928-1929

Drawer 12, Folder 15

First Congregational Church, Oak Park, Illinois, 1930

Drawer 12, Folder 16

First Congregational Unitarian Society, Detroit, 1876

Drawer 12, Folder 17

First Presbyterian Church of La Jolla, 1925

Drawer 12, Folder 18

First Unitarian Church and Community Center, San Diego, undated

Drawer 12, Folder 19

Flood relief in China, 1932

Drawer 12, Folder 20

Gayze, Harold, 1930

Drawer 12, Folder 21

Helping Hand Home for the Aged building campaign, 1931

Drawer 12, Folder 22

High School building, La Jolla, 1921

Drawer 12, Folder 23

Home for the Aged, 1925-1929

Drawer 12, Folder 24

Hull House, Chicago, Illinois, 1931

Drawer 12, Folder 25

Inter-America Foundation, 1928-1931

Drawer 12, Folder 26

Inter-Racial Council of San Diego, 1930-1932

Drawer 12, Folder 27

Joint Amnesty Committee, 1923

Drawer 12, Folder 28

King's College, Auckland, New Zealand, 1930

Drawer 12, Folder 29

Knox College, Illinois, 1881-1959 and undated

Drawer 12, Folder 30

Kofoid, C.A., Department of Zoology, UC Berkeley, 1906-1932

Drawer 12, Folder 31

La Follette, Robert, M. Jr., 1912-1926 and undated

Drawer 12, Folder 32

La Jolla Library, 1919-1923

 

La Jolla Park and Playground

Drawer 12, Folder 33-34

1914-1967 and undated

Drawer 12, Folder 35

Deeds, 1896-1932

Drawer 12, Folder 36

News clippings, 1915-1961 and undated

Drawer 12, Folder 37

La Jolla Women's Club, 1913-1937

Drawer 12, Folder 38

Landmarks Committee, San Diego, 1930-1932

Drawer 12, Folder 39

League for Industrial Democracy, 1926-1931

Drawer 12, Folder 40

League for the Abolition of Capitol Punishment, 1926-1929 and undated

Drawer 12, Folder 41

Library Association of La Jolla, 1899 and 1929

Drawer 12, Folder 42

Logan Heights Church, San Diego, 1931

Drawer 12, Folder 43

London Conference, 1930

Drawer 12, Folder 44

Los Angeles Orthopaedic Foundation, 1922

Drawer 12, Folder 45

Marine Fishes of Southern California, 1935-1941

Drawer 12, Folder 46

Montessori School, San Diego, 1925-1930

Drawer 12, Folder 47

National Child Labor Committee, 1916

Drawer 12, Folder 48

National Committee on Prisons and Prison Labor, 1930

Drawer 12, Folder 49-50

National Council for Prevention of War, 1925-1933

Drawer 12, Folder 51

National Historical Society, 1915-1933

Drawer 12, Folder 52

National Mid-Winter Flower Show, Inc., 1929 and 1932

Drawer 12, Folder 53

National Playground and Recreation Association, 1917-1934 and undated

 

Natural History Society of San Diego

Drawer 12, Folder 54

1920-1966 and undated

Drawer 12, Folder 55

Orcutt matter, 1918-1923

Drawer 12, Folder 56

Near East College Association, 1929

Drawer 12, Folder 57

Near East Relief, 1924

Drawer 12, Folder 58

New Chinese School, San Diego, 1927

Drawer 12, Folder 59

North American Wildflowers, 1925-1951 and undated

Drawer 12, Folder 60

Old San Diego Mission Restoration and Dedication, 1931

Drawer 12, Folder 61

Old Town Church, San Diego, 1922

Drawer 13, Folder 1

Pomona College Oriental Expedition, 1929-1930

Drawer 13, Folder 2

Remedial Institute and School of Instruction, Alameda, California, undated

Drawer 13, Folder 3-6

Requests for financial assistance, 1908-1930

Drawer 13, Folder 7

Salvation Army, 1908

Drawer 13, Folder 8

San Diego Academy of Fine Arts, 1929

Drawer 13, Folder 9

San Diego High School recreational grounds, 1924-1930 and undated

Drawer 13, Folder 10

San Diego Museum, 1921-1937 and undated

Drawer 13, Folder 11

San Diego Public Library, 1927-1930

Drawer 13, Folder 12

San Diego State College, Scripps Cottage, 1965

 

San Diego Zoological Society

Drawer 13, Folder 13

1922-1949

Drawer 13, Folder 14

News clippings, 1942-1972 and undated

Drawer 13, Folder 15

Publications, 1944-1967 and undated

Drawer 13, Folder 16

Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, 1924-1963 and undated

 

Scripps College, Claremont

Drawer 13, Folder 17-18

1920-1939 and undated

Drawer 13, Folder 19

Blaisdell, James A., 1920-1936

Drawer 13, Folder 20

Edwards, Harlan, 1928-1935

Drawer 13, Folder 21

News clippings, 1927-1966

Drawer 13, Folder 22-24

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, 1904-1967 and undated

Drawer 13, Folder 25-29

Scripps Memorial Hospital, 1916-1960 and undated

 

Scripps Park, Rushville, Illinois

Drawer 13, Folder 30-33

1921-1978 and undated

Drawer 13, Folder 34

News clippings, 1922-1928 and undated

Drawer 13, Folder 35

Pool, 1928-1930

Drawer 14, Folder 1

The Virginia, 1922-1923 and undated

Drawer 14, Folder 2

Seashore Animals of the Pacific Coast, 1923-1934

 

South Moulton Company

Drawer 14, Folder 3

1919-1935

Drawer 14, Folder 4

Minute Book, 1922-1927

Drawer 14, Folder 5

St. James-By-The-Sea Church, 1920-1929

Drawer 14, Folder 6

State Parks, 1927-1931 and undated

Drawer 14, Folder 7

State Teacher's College, 1922-1931

Drawer 14, Folder 8

Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church, Detroit, 1875

Drawer 14, Folder 9

Temple Beth Israel and Jewish Community Center of San Diego, 1925

Drawer 14, Folder 10

Tom Mooney Molder's Defense Committee, 1929-1931 and undated

Drawer 14, Folder 11

Torrey Pines Association, 1950

 

Torrey Pines Preserve

Drawer 14, Folder 12-13

1888-1955 and undated

Drawer 14, Folder 14

Appreciation letters, 1921-1925 and undated

Drawer 14, Folder 15

Check Books, 1921-1923

Drawer 14, Folder 16

News clippings, 1938-1971

Drawer 14, Folder 17

Employee, Guy Fleming, 1916-1955 and undated

Drawer 14, Folder 18

League to Save Torry Pines Park, 1928-1930

Drawer 14, Folder 19-25

Lodge, 1922-1939 and undated

 

Torrey Pines Road

Drawer 14, Folder 26

1915-1931 and undated

Drawer 14, Folder 27

News clippings, 1915-1930 and undated

Drawer 14, Folder 28

Tratt, Minnie M., 1927

Drawer 14, Folder 29

Trinity Mission, Ocean Beach, 1930

Drawer 14, Folder 30

Unemployment Committee, San Diego, 1932

Drawer 14, Folder 31

Visiting Nurse Association, La Jolla, 1930

Drawer 14, Folder 32

Wild flowers of California, 1908-1934 and 2000

Drawer 14, Folder 33

Women's Christian College in the Orient, 1922-1933

Drawer 14, Folder 34

Yenching University, China, 1925-1933

Drawer 14, Folder 35

Young Men's Christian Association (Y. M. C. A.), 1911-1931

Drawer 14, Folder 36

Young Women's Christian Association (Y. W. C. A.), 1917-1930

 

Series 6.  Estate Material, 1852-1978.

Physical Description: 15 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains information on Ellen Browning Scripps's estate finances from her death in 1932 until 1978 and is the largest series in the collection. This series includes accounting records, bequest documentation, Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation records, Ellen Browning Scripps Relief Fund records, her Last Will and Testament with supporting documentation, and estate tax records.
The series is organized into six subseries:
  • Subseries 6.1. Accounting Material, 1922-1942. 4 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 6.2. Bequests, 1916-1948. 2.5 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 6.3. Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation, 1932-1970. 1 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 6.4. Ellen Browning Scripps Relief Fund, 1909-1965. .5 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 6.5. Estate Closure and Last Will and Testament, 1907-1969. 4 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 6.6. Estate Tax Material, 1929-1941. 3 cubic ft.
 

Subseries 6.1.  Accounting Material, 1922-1942.

Physical Description: 4 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains estate accounting records including diaries, reports, statements, and receipts from various bank accounts.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
 

Accounting diaries

Drawer 14, Folder 37

1922-1936

Drawer 14, Folder 38

1930-1939

Drawer 14, Folder 39

1937

 

Bills receivable

Drawer 14, Folder 40

Correspondence, 1933-1939

Drawer 14, Folder 41

Statements, 1932-1936

Drawer 14, Folder 42

Carlton Seaver note, 1932-1939

Drawer 14, Folder 43

Cash account reports, 1932

Drawer 14, Folder 44

Cincinnati and La Jolla Report, 1936-1937

Drawer 14, Folder 45

Estate account statements, 1935-1939

Drawer 15, Folder 1

Expenses, 1932-1937

 

Financial reports

Drawer 15, Folder 2-10

1932-1939

Drawer 15, Folder 11

3-year, 1932-1935

Drawer 15, Folder 12

4-year, 1932-1936

Drawer 15, Folder 13

5-year, 1932-1937

Drawer 15, Folder 14

6-year, 1932-1938

Drawer 15, Folder 15-26

House Account receipts, 1933-1939

Drawer 15, Folder 27-28

House Account statements, 1932-1941

Drawer 15, Folder 29

Investments, 1932-1938

Drawer 16, Folder 1

Notes payable to the Estate, 1932-1938

Drawer 16, Folder 2

Refunds from the Estate to Robert P. Scripps, 1927-1938

Drawer 16, Folder 3-18

Special Account receipts, 1932-1937

Drawer 16, Folder 19-23

Special Account statements, 1932-1942

Drawer 16, Folder 24-25

Stocks and bonds, 1932-1941

 

Subseries 6.2.  Bequests, 1916-1948.

Physical Description: 2.5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains documentation on bequests made by Ellen Browning Scripps to various individuals, organizations, and institutions and includes receipts for bequests.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by name of individual, organization, or institution.
Drawer 17, Folder 1

Bard, H. B., 1935

Drawer 17, Folder 2

Bishop's School, La Jolla, 1934-1938

Drawer 17, Folder 3

Brown, Annie Scripps, 1937

Drawer 17, Folder 4

Cleveland College and Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1925-1947

Drawer 17, Folder 5

Corey, Mary, 1933-1939 and undated

Drawer 17, Folder 6

Crandall, W. C., 1935-1939

Drawer 17, Folder 7

Denson, Lucy Garty, 1933

Drawer 17, Folder 8

Disbursement of personal items, 1933-1941 and undated

Drawer 17, Folder 9

Egypt Exploration Society, 1937-1939

Drawer 17, Folder 10

Ellis, Winifred Scripps, 1937

Drawer 17, Folder 11

Employees, 1932-1934 and undated

Drawer 17, Folder 12

Gardner, Hilda M., 1935-1937

Drawer 17, Folder 13

Harper, J. C., 1933-1936

Drawer 17, Folder 14

Higgins, Fred, 1934-1939

Drawer 17, Folder 15

Howard, Bertha L., 1931-1936

Drawer 17, Folder 16

Johanson, Grace Scripps, 1932-1937

Drawer 17, Folder 17

Kellogg, Florence Scripps, 1937 and undated

Drawer 17, Folder 18

La Jolla Women's Club, 1937

Drawer 17, Folder 19

Loring, Ida C., 1916-1944

Drawer 17, Folder 20

Meanley, Nackie Scripps, 1935-1939

Drawer 17, Folder 21

Paine, Robert F. and Wanda, 1932-1938

Drawer 17, Folder 22-26

Payment documentation, 1925-1939 and undated

Drawer 17, Folder 27

Peirce, Albert, 1933

Drawer 17, Folder 28

Pomona College, 1937

 

Receipts for bequests

Drawer 17, Folder 29-42

1933-1938

Drawer 18, Folder 1-3

1938-1939

Drawer 18, Folder 4

Relief Trust Fund, 1938

Drawer 18, Folder 5

Revelle, Ellen, 1932-1935

Drawer 18, Folder 6

San Diego Museum Association, 1937-1948

Drawer 18, Folder 7

San Diego Society of Natural History, 1937

Drawer 18, Folder 8

Scripps, Arthur F. G., 1937

Drawer 18, Folder 9

Scripps, Edward and James G., 1937

Drawer 18, Folder 10

Scripps, Ellen Browning, 1935

Drawer 18, Folder 11

Scripps, F. T., 1932-1937

Drawer 18, Folder 12

Scripps, F. T., Jr. (Tudor), 1932-1937

Drawer 18, Folder 13

Scripps, Josephine L., 1935

Drawer 18, Folder 14

Scripps, Katharine, 1932-1937

Drawer 18, Folder 15

Scripps, Margaret, 1932-1935

Drawer 18, Folder 16

Scripps, Thomas O., 1933-1937

Drawer 18, Folder 17

Scripps College, 1929-1947

Drawer 18, Folder 18

Scripps Memorial Hospital, 1938

Drawer 18, Folder 19

Scripps Metabolic Clinic, 1932-1941

Drawer 18, Folder 20

Sharp, Thomas, 1930-1939

Drawer 18, Folder 21

Statements and memos, 1932-1939 and undated

Drawer 18, Folder 22

Torrey Pines Park, 1932-1938

Drawer 18, Folder 23

University of California, 1933-1938

Drawer 18, Folder 24

Virginia Scripps Memorial Trust, 1938

Drawer 18, Folder 25

William, Roger K., 1934

 

Subseries 6.3.  Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation, 1932-1970.

Physical Description: 1 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation account statements, agreements, board of trustee minutes, and authorizations made by various individuals including Ellen Browning Scripps prior to her death.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 18, Folder 26

Account form A-26, 1939-1941

Drawer 18, Folder 27-28

Account statements, 1939-1944 and 1960-1968

Drawer 18, Folder 29

Agreements, 1926-1941

 

Authorizations

Drawer 18, Folder 30

108-115, 1960-1961

Drawer 18, Folder 31

116-134, 1962-1964

Drawer 18, Folder 32

138-156, 1965-1968

Drawer 18, Folder 33

157-160, 1968-1970

 

Authorizations and Minutes

Drawer 18, Folder 34

Alphabetical index, 1935-1954

Drawer 18, Folder 35

Chronological index, 1935-1954

Drawer 18, Folder 36

Authorizations by Ellen Browning Scripps, 1922-1932

Drawer 18, Folder 37

Authorizations by H.E.N., J.C.H., C.H., W.C.C., I.C.B., and P.P., 1-25, 1938-1939

Drawer 18, Folder 38

Authorizations by J. C. Harper, 1938-1939

Drawer 18, Folder 39

Authorizations by Nackie Meanley, 1939-1942

 

Authorizations by Robert P. Scripps

Drawer 18, Folder 40

1932-1937

Drawer 18, Folder 41

1-146, 1932-1937

Drawer 18, Folder 42

1-146, 1932-1937

Drawer 18, Folder 43

1-147, 1932-1937

Drawer 18, Folder 44-45

1-148, 1932-1937

Drawer 18, Folder 46

1-149, 1932-1938

Drawer 18, Folder 47

Board of Trustees Minute Book, 1938

Drawer 18, Folder 48

Contributions, 1938-1940

Drawer 18, Folder 49

Correspondence, 1934-1971

Drawer 18, Folder 50

Periodic Report of Charitable Trust, 1959-1968

 

Subseries 6.4.  Ellen Browning Scripps Relief Fund, 1909-1965.

Physical Description: .5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This small subseries contains Ellen Browning Scripps Relief Fund financial material, information on legacies, and a list of contributions.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 18, Folder 51

Financial Materials, 1932-1965

Drawer 18, Folder 52

Legacies, 1932-1952

Drawer 18, Folder 53

Lists of contributions of institutions supported, 1909-1937 and undated

 

Subseries 6.5.  Estate Closure and Last Will and Testament, 1907-1969.

Physical Description: 4 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains Ellen Browning Scripps's Last Will and Testament and related estate closure documentation. Records in this subseries include estate books and documents, correspondence, inventories, news clippings, and Successor Trustee and Successor Executor documents.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 19, Folder 1-2

Assessment of land and improvement, values listed alphabetically by property name, undated

Drawer 19, Folder 3-5

Assessment of land and improvement values, listed numerically by zone, undated

 

Attorneys

Drawer 19, Folder 6

Fees, 1936-1938

Drawer 19, Folder 7-8

Hillyer, Curtis, 1921-1941

Drawer 19, Folder 9-10

Patterson, Paul, 1932-1939

Drawer 19, Folder 11

Claims against Estate, 1932-1933

Drawer 19, Folder 12

Cleveland Mutual Benefit Association and the Ida Loring Trust, 1922-1941 and undated

Drawer 19, Folder 13

Closing of Estate, 1937-1942

Drawer 19, Folder 14-15

Correspondence signed by Robert P. Scripps, 1932-1937

Drawer 19, Folder 16-28

Correspondence, 1907-1939, 1944, 1969 and undated

Drawer 19, Folder 29-30

Court actions, 1932-1939

Drawer 19, Folder 31

Detroit News appraisal formula used by the Booth Estate and McRae Estate, 1932-1935

Drawer 19, Folder 32

Detroit News Trust, 1939

Drawer 20, Folder 1

Documents filed in the Superior Court of California, 1936-1938

 

Estate Books

Drawer 20, Folder 2

Crandall, W. C., and office copy, 1932

Drawer 20, Folder 3

Harper, J. C., copy, 1932

Drawer 20, Folder 4-5

Miscellaneous loose pages, undated

Drawer 20, Folder 6

Neave, H. E., copy, 1932

Drawer 20, Folder 7

Sidlow, Thomas L., copy, 1932

Drawer 20, Folder 8-13

Estate documents, 1-80

Drawer 20, Folder 14

Executor agreement, 1938

Drawer 20, Folder 15

Harper, J. C., 1933-1939

Drawer 20, Folder 16

Ida C. Loring Trust, 1937-1942

Drawer 20, Folder 17

Inventories and appraisals, 1920-1938 and undated

 

Last Will and Testament

Drawer 20, Folder 18

Bound Volume, 1932

Drawer 20, Folder 19-20

Correspondence, 1922-1937 and undated

Drawer 20, Folder 21

Resolutions, 1945

Drawer 20, Folder 22

Summary, undated

Drawer 20, Folder 23

Typescript, 1932

Drawer 20, Folder 24

Typescript draft, 1932

Drawer 20, Folder 25

Letters Testamentary, 1932-1951

 

Library of Ellen Browning Scripps

Drawer 20, Folder 26

Correspondence, 1928-1933

Drawer 20, Folder 27

Inventory, 1932 and undated

Drawer 20, Folder 28

Meanley, Nackie S., 1938-1939

Drawer 20, Folder 29

Memos by J. C. Harper regarding last will and testament, 1922-1932 and undated

Drawer 20, Folder 30

News clippings, 1932-1938

Drawer 20, Folder 31

Notice Permitting Distribution of Personal Property, 1933

Drawer 20, Folder 32

Powers of Attorney, 1932-1938

Drawer 20, Folder 33

Schedule of Legatees and Devisees, 1932

Drawer 20, Folder 34

Successor Executor agreement, 1926-1939

Drawer 20, Folder 35

Successor Trustee actions under Last Will and Testament, 1935-1962

Drawer 20, Folder 36

Successor Trustee appointments, 1922-1950

Drawer 20, Folder 37

Successor Trustees, 1938

Drawer 20, Folder 38

Trusts, 1920 and 1937

Drawer 20, Folder 39

Unfinished subjects, 1938

 

Subseries 6.6.  Estate Tax Material, 1929-1941.

Physical Description: 3 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries includes Ellen Browning Scripps's federal, state, and county estate tax and inheritance tax material. Records include tax forms and accompanying documentation, appraisals, and correspondence.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 21, Folder 1

Board of Tax Appeals petition, 1935-1936

Drawer 21, Folder 2-3

County estate tax, 1932-1941

Drawer 21, Folder 4

Examination of returns for fiscal years 1933-1936

Drawer 21, Folder 5

Federal estate gift tax, 1933-1935

 

Federal estate income tax

Drawer 21, Folder 6-17

1932-1939

Drawer 21, Folder 18-20

Correspondence arranged by date of correspondence, 1932-1936

Drawer 21, Folder 21

Correspondence arranged by fiscal year of return, 1932-1939

 

Inheritance tax

Drawer 21, Folder 22-23

1929-1938

Drawer 21, Folder 24-27

Appraisal, 1932-1933

Drawer 22, Folder 1-4

Appraisal, 1934-1938

Drawer 22, Folder 5

Legal opinions of Curtis Hillyer and Irve Boldman, 1933-1939

Drawer 22, Folder 6

Liability deficiency, 1934-1939

Drawer 22, Folder 7

Proof of character of institutions receiving bequests, 1933

Drawer 22, Folder 8

Protests, 1933-1937

Drawer 22, Folder 9

Schedule of payments and financial materials, 1932-1939

Drawer 22, Folder 10-14

State estate tax, 1935-1939

 

Series 7.  Speeches and Writings, 1892-1927.

Physical Description: .5 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains speeches, writings, and related notes written by Ellen Browning Scripps. The bulk of the writings are manuscripts, only a few are typescripts. The earliest document in this series is a "Sketch of Miguel Cervantes" that was read before a history class in 1892. Much of the material in this series is undated, so there may be earlier writings that are not identified as such.
This series is arranged alphabetically by title of document.
Drawer 22, Folder 15

List of writings, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 16

Aeschylus, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 17

Americanism, read before Women's Club, February 23, 1920

Drawer 22, Folder 18

Faust, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 19

La Jolla Then and Now, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 20

New Year's Greetings to Members of Women's Club of La Jolla, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 21

Notes on course of lectures, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 22

Memorial Tribute, read before Women's Club, January 6, 1919

Drawer 22, Folder 23

Paper read before the club, May 13, 1918

Drawer 22, Folder 24

Passing of Tennyson, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 25

Phaedra (?), undated

Drawer 22, Folder 26

Playground, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 27

Prometheus Unbound, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 28

Prometheus Unbound - Act II, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 29

Suggestions for Income on Programs for the Ensuing Year, the Women's Club of La Jolla, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 30

Sketch of Miguel Cervantes, read before a history class, November 22, 1892

Drawer 22, Folder 31

Study of Faust, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 32

Talk of Miss Ellen B. Scripps to the Women's Club of La Jolla, California, October 5, 1914

 

Untitled

Drawer 22, Folder 33

Published in the La Jolla Journal, 1927

Drawer 22, Folder 34

Read before a drama section, undated

Drawer 22, Folder 35

Read before club, April 8, 1918

Drawer 22, Folder 36

Undated

 

Series 8.  Diaries, 1871-1929.

Physical Description: 3 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains diaries written by Ellen Browning Scripps. Entries within each diary are arranged chronologically by date and include daily schedules with times and places, news of family and friends, weather conditions, and accounting information.
This series is arranged chronologically by date of diary.
Drawer 22, Folder 37

1871

Drawer 22, Folder 38

1883

Drawer 22, Folder 39

1888

Drawer 22, Folder 40

1890

Drawer 22, Folder 41

1891

Drawer 22, Folder 42

1892

Drawer 22, Folder 43

1893

Drawer 22, Folder 44

1893-1894

Drawer 22, Folder 45

1894

Drawer 22, Folder 46

1895

Drawer 22, Folder 47

1896

Drawer 23, Folder 1

1897

Drawer 23, Folder 2

1898

Drawer 23, Folder 3

1899

Drawer 23, Folder 4

1900

Drawer 23, Folder 5

1901

Drawer 23, Folder 6

1902

Drawer 23, Folder 7

1903

Drawer 23, Folder 8

1904

Drawer 23, Folder 9

1905

Drawer 23, Folder 10

1906

Drawer 23, Folder 11

1907

Drawer 23, Folder 12

1908

Drawer 23, Folder 13

1909

Drawer 23, Folder 14

1910

Drawer 23, Folder 15

1911

Drawer 23, Folder 16

1912

Drawer 23, Folder 17

1913

Drawer 23, Folder 18

1914

Drawer 23, Folder 19

1915

Drawer 23, Folder 20

1916

Drawer 23, Folder 21

1917

Drawer 23, Folder 22

1918

Drawer 23, Folder 23

1919

Drawer 23, Folder 24

1920

Drawer 24, Folder 1

1921

Drawer 24, Folder 2

1922

Drawer 24, Folder 3

1923

Drawer 24, Folder 4

1924

Drawer 24, Folder 5

1925

Drawer 24, Folder 6

1926

Drawer 24, Folder 7

1927

Drawer 24, Folder 8

1928

Drawer 24, Folder 9

1929

 

Series 9.  Travel Material, 1881-1923.

Physical Description: 1.5 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains correspondence, notes, diaries, and ephemera from Ellen Browning Scripps's travels. Included in this series are copies of the travel letters that appeared as a regular column in the Detroit Evening News during her trip abroad with E. W., 1881-1882. Also included in this series are receipts and expenses from trips abroad, and correspondence from E.W. Scripps's yacht, "Ohio."
This series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 24, Folder 10

Correspondence excerpts, 1888-1893

 

Detroit Evening News

Drawer 24, Folder 11

Clippings of travel letter articles, 1881-1883

Drawer 24, Folder 12

List of travel letters, 1881-1883

Drawer 24, Folder 13-17

Travel letters 1-99, 1881-1883

Drawer 24, Folder 18

Travel letters unnumbered, 1882

 

England notes

Drawer 24, Folder 19

1887

Drawer 24, Folder 20

Undated

Drawer 24, Folder 21

Ephemera, 1882-1892 and undated

 

Europe diaries

Drawer 24, Folder 22

1881 November - 1882 September

Drawer 24, Folder 23

1882 September - 1883 January

Drawer 24, Folder 24

1887 August - September

Drawer 24, Folder 25

1887 June - September

Drawer 24, Folder 26

1889 March - September

Drawer 24, Folder 27

Europe notes and correspondence, 1897

Drawer 24, Folder 28

Foreign language exercises and notes on Greece, undated

 

Mexico diaries

Drawer 24, Folder 29

1885 December - 1886 February

Drawer 24, Folder 30

1886 February - March

Drawer 24, Folder 31

1886 February - March (transcription)

Drawer 24, Folder 32

1886 March - April

Drawer 24, Folder 33

Paris notes, undated

 

Receipts and expenses

Drawer 24, Folder 34

1879-1894

Drawer 24, Folder 35

Undated

 

Southeast United States and Cuba diaries

Drawer 24, Folder 36

1884-1885

Drawer 24, Folder 37

1884-1885 (transcription)

Drawer 24, Folder 38

1885

Drawer 25, Folder 1

Torquay notes, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 2

Transpacific cruise on the yacht Ohio, correspondence, 1923

Drawer 25, Folder 3

Travel summaries, 1884-1889

Drawer 25, Folder 4

Unidentified notes, undated

 

Series 10.  Topical Files, 1847-1969.

Physical Description: .5 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains miscellaneous material on Ellen Bronwing Scripps's political views, a "churches and religion" file, documentation on a fire at her residence in 1915, material on Rushville, Illinois, and material on her family. Also included in this series are records relating to the bust of Ellen Browning Scripps by Cartaino Scarpitta, which is housed at Scripps College, Claremont, CA, and Indian figure sculptures she commissioned for her residence in La Jolla.
This series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 25, Folder 5

Bust of Ellen Browning Scripps by Cartaino Scarpitta, 1925-1927

Drawer 25, Folder 6

Churches and religion file, 1847-1936 and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 7

Diary of trip from New York to Europe by unknown author (not EBS), 1906

Drawer 25, Folder 8

Fire at Ellen Browning Scripps' residence, 1915-1919

Drawer 25, Folder 9

Indian figures for Ellen Browning Scripps's residence, 1929-1932 and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 10

Political material, 1911-1931 and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 11

Powers of attorney, 1910-1920

Drawer 25, Folder 12

Prison and prisoners material, 1923-1927

Drawer 25, Folder 13

Rushville, Illinois, 1901-1935 and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 14

Rushville Citizen excerpts, 1860-1864

Drawer 25, Folder 15

Sacco-Vanzetti court case, 1924-1928

Drawer 25, Folder 16

Scripps early history, 1941 and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 17

Scripps Miramar Ranch residence, 1969 and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 18

South Molton Street by Margaret Irwin, 1927

Drawer 25, Folder 19

Women's political organizations, 1908-1927 and undated

 

Series 11.  Photographic Material, 1865-1935.

Physical Description: 2.5 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains photograph albums, loose photographs, slides, copy negatives, and glass plate negatives. Many images are of Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps family members, and of her residence in La Jolla.
The series is organized in four subseries:
  • Subseries 11.1. Photograph Albums, 1911 and undated. .5 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 11.2. Photographic Prints, 1865-1935. 1.5 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 11.3. Copy Negatives, undated. 1 folder
  • Subseries 11.4. Glass Plate Negatives, 1904 and undated. .5 cubic ft.
 

Subseries 11.1.  Photograph Albums, 1911 and undated.

Physical Description: .5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This small subseries includes two photograph albums and is arranged alphabetically by title.
Drawer 25, Folder 20

Scripps College, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 21

Vassar(?), 1911

 

Subseries 11.2.  Photographic Prints, 1865-1935.

Physical Description: 1.5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains loose photographs and slides of Ellen Browning Scripps and family members. Oversize images are located in box 1 of this collection as noted next to the folder title below.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 25, Folder 22

Clark, Grace Scripps, ca. 1915-1935

Drawer 25, Folder 23

Corley, John Scripps, 1894

Drawer 25, Folder 24

Family portraits, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 25

Flower prints by Vallentine, San Diego Natural History Museum, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 26

House of Ellen Browning Scripps in La Jolla, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 27

Houses in England, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 28

Kellogg, Dorothy Winifred, 1897

Drawer 25, Folder 29

Kellogg, Florence Scripps, 1895

Drawer 25, Folder 30

La Jolla outdoor scenes, 1904, 1921, and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 31

Miscellaneous, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 32

Miscellaneous slides, 1919 and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 33

Scripps, E. W. family (?), undated

 

Scripps, Ellen Browning

Drawer 25, Folder 34

94th birthday, 1931

Drawer 25, Folder 35

As middle-aged woman, ca 1865-1891 and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 36

As young lady, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 37

La Jolla Playground opening day, 1915

Drawer 25, Folder 38

Performing in theater production, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 39

Portraits, 1904 and undated

Box 1 : 1

Portraits, 1919 and undated

Box 1 : 2

With child, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 40

With others, 1888-1916 and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 41

Scripps, Eliza Virginia, 1881 and undated

Box 1 : 3

Scripps, Frederick Tudor, at Paufu Beach, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 42

Scripps, James E., undated

Drawer 25, Folder 43

Scripps, James Mogg, 1868 and undated

Drawer 25, Folder 44

Scripps, Julia and family, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 45

Scripps Pool dedication, 1931

Drawer 25, Folder 46

Sculpture of Ellen Browning Scripps by Cartaino Scarpitta, undated

Box 1 : 4

South Moulton Villa I, 1915 and undated

Box 1 : 5

South Moulton Villa II, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 47

Unknown adults, undated

Drawer 25, Folder 48

Unknown children, 1895 and undated

 

Subseries 11.3.  Copy Negatives, undated.

Physical Description: 1 folder.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries includes one folder of largely unidentified copy negatives.
Drawer 25, Folder 49

Copy negatives, undated

 

Subseries 11.4.  Glass Plate Negatives, 1904 and undated.

Physical Description: .5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries is restricted to staff use only. The series largely contains interior and exterior images of Ellen Browning Scripps' residence in La Jolla, named South Moulton Villa. Glass plate negatives are located in box 2 of this collection as noted next to the folder titles below.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Box 2 : 1

House, undated

Box 2 : 2

Scripps, Ellen Browning, 1904.

Physical Description: 1 broken.
Box 2 : 3-4

Scripps, Eliza Virginia, undated.

Physical Description: 2 negatives, 1 broken.
 

South Moulton Villa

Box 2 : 5-14

Interior, undated.

Physical Description: 10 negatives, 2 broken.
Box 2 : 15-20

Exterior, undated.

Physical Description: 6 negatives, 1 cracked, 1 broken.
 

Series 12.  Ephemera, 1851-1933.

Physical Description: 1.5 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains miscellaneous volumes including an address book, guest books, portfolios, and a scrapbook. Volumes also include an album, a Bible, yearbooks, and a 1780 edition of Young's Night Thoughts inscribed to Ellen Browning Scripps from various individuals and organizations. Also included in this series are woodcuts and copper blocks of various subjects. Some objects in this series are located in box 3 of this collection as noted next to the folder title below.
This series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Box 3 : 1

Address book, undated

Box 3 : 2

Album inscribed to Ellen Browning Scripps from Aunt H. Saunders, 1851

Box 3 : 3-5

Copper blocks of house and clubhouse by Daniel Low and Co., Salem, Mass., undated

Drawer 25, Folder 50

Diascope image of Ellen Browning Scripps, undated

Box 3 : 6

Engraved plate, undated

 

Guest books

Drawer 25, Folder 51

1915-1925

Drawer 25, Folder 52

1916-1917

Drawer 25, Folder 53

1918-1919

Drawer 25, Folder 54

1919

Drawer 25, Folder 55

Library, 1919-1933

Drawer 25, Folder 56

South Molton Villa, 1897-1915

Box 3 : 7

Holy Bible, inscribed "E. B. Scripps, Nov. 10, 1866"

Drawer 25, Folder 57

La Jolla High School Yearbook, 1928, presented to Ellen Browning Scripps on June 5, 1928 by Miriam Strout, Editor

Drawer 25, Folder 58

La Semeuse: the Scripps College Year Book, Vol. II, 1932, to Ellen Browning Scripps on behalf of the class of 1932 from Frances Carr, Editor

Drawer 25, Folder 59

Portfolio of drawings by unknown author, undated

Box 3 : 8

Portfolio of pasted prints cut from other source(s) by unknown author, undated

Box 3 : 9

Scrapbook to Ellen Browning Scripps from her students, Rushville, Illinois, 1863

Box 3 : 10

Sketch of Ellen Browning Scripps by A. Bickford Thompson, undated

 

Woodcuts

Box 3 : 11

Bookplate, undated

Box 3 : 12

Image of Ellen Browning Scripps from President's Office, Pomona College, undated

Box 3 : 13

Young's Night Thoughts, 1780, inscribed "Ellen B. Scripps-Presented by her honored Father J.M.S"

 

Series 13.  Other Scripps Family and Acquaintances, 1844-1967.

Physical Description: 4 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains material of other Scripps family members and Ellen Browning Scripps's friends and acquaintances. Very little of the material in this series pertains directly to Ellen Browning Scripps and her affairs (for Ellen Browning Scripps correspondence and materials see prior series). Records in this series include correspondence between various individuals other than Ellen Browning Scripps, financial materials, newspaper clippings, and biographical material.
Among many family members that are represented in this series are Ellen Browning Scripps' mother, Ellen Mary Saunders Scripps, and her father, James Mogg Scripps. James Mogg Scripps material includes correspondence with his father William Armiger Scripps and dates back to 1844.
This series is arranged by name of individual.
Drawer 26, Folder 1

Atwood, Mrs. L. T. trust, 1910-1921

Drawer 26, Folder 2

Bagby, Fanny, 1879

Drawer 26, Folder 3

Booth, George G. and Cranbrook School, 1926-1928

Drawer 26, Folder 4

Brown, Annie Scripps, undated

Drawer 26, Folder 5

Chase, Clara Iowa Given (Mrs. William Henry Scripps Chase), 1935

Drawer 26, Folder 6

Cousin Nellie correspondence to cousin Mary, 1881

Drawer 26, Folder 7

Crandall, W. C., 1924-1939

Drawer 26, Folder 8

Davis, Lillian estate, 1903-1905

 

Gardner, Hilda M.

Drawer 26, Folder 9

Correspondence, 1917-1933

Drawer 26, Folder 10

Will, 1922

 

Harper, Jacob C.

Drawer 26, Folder 11-17

Correspondence regarding Scripps affairs, 1901-1946 and undated

Drawer 26, Folder 18-19

La Jolla matters, 1922-1933

Drawer 26, Folder 20

Memorandum of conferences with Ellen Browning Scripps, 1925-1932 and undated

Drawer 26, Folder 21

Sunday Night Committee, 1921-1923 and undated

Drawer 26, Folder 22

Water in San Diego, 1921-1931

Drawer 26, Folder 23

Howard, Roy, 1913-1932

Drawer 26, Folder 24

Johanson, Grace Scripps and Detroit Evening News stock dividends, 1932-1938

Drawer 26, Folder 25

Kellogg, F. W., 1928

Drawer 26, Folder 26

Kellogg, Florence S. (Mrs. F. W. Kellogg), 1935 and undated

Drawer 26, Folder 27

Loring, Ida C. trust, 1944

Drawer 26, Folder 28

Mary, 1891

 

McRae, Milton A.

Drawer 26, Folder 29-32

Correspondence with E. W. Scripps, 1892-1917

Drawer 26, Folder 33

Correspondence with others, 1892-1922

Drawer 26, Folder 34

Estate, undated

Drawer 26, Folder 35

Meeting minutes of Scripps Publishing Company, 1894 and undated

Drawer 26, Folder 36

Merriam, Arthur Gardner, 1916

Drawer 26, Folder 37

Mosher, Charles F. correspondence, 1914 and 1918

 

Paine, Robert F.

Drawer 26, Folder 38

Correspondence, 1904-1938

Drawer 26, Folder 9

News clippings, 1929

Drawer 26, Folder 40

Parley, Peter, 1928 and undated

Drawer 26, Folder 41

Scripps, Annie, 1894 and undated

Drawer 26, Folder 42

Scripps, Dolla Blair, 1915-1920

Drawer 26, Folder 43

Scripps, E. O., 1903-1911

 

Scripps, Eliza Virginia

Drawer 26, Folder 44

Correspondence, 1891-1916

Drawer 26, Folder 45

Estate material, 1906

Drawer 26, Folder 46

Financial material, 1912-1918

Drawer 26, Folder 47

Graveside flowers, 1923

Drawer 26, Folder 48

Obituary, 1920

Drawer 26, Folder 49

Our Trip in Spain, 1888

Drawer 26, Folder 50

Scripps, Edith McRae (Mrs. John P. Scripps), 1918

 

Scripps, Edward Wyllis

Drawer 26, Folder 51

Biographical material, 1889-1933 and undated

Drawer 26, Folder 52

Correspondence regarding his files, 1903-1927

Drawer 26, Folder 53

Correspondence regarding politics, 1905-1921

Drawer 26, Folder 54-55

Correspondence with L. T. Atwood, 1905-1909

Drawer 27, Folder 1

Correspondence with Bagby/Blades, 1891-1908

Drawer 27, Folder 2

Correspondence with Negly D. Cochran, 1920-1921

Drawer 27, Folder 3

Correspondence with Gilson Gardner, 1910-1925

Drawer 27, Folder 4

Correspondence with Harper, J. C., 1902-1916

Drawer 27, Folder 5

Correspondence with mother (L. A. Scripps), undated

Drawer 27, Folder 6

Correspondence with Paine, Robert F., 1905-1916

Drawer 27, Folder 7

Correspondence with Porterfield, W. H., 1905-1909

Drawer 27, Folder 8

Correspondence with Ritter, William E., 1922-1925 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 9

Correspondence with Steffans, Lincoln, 1907-1909

Drawer 27, Folder 10

Correspondence with others, 1888-1922 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 11

Diary notes, 1906

Drawer 27, Folder 12

Disquisitions, 1922, 1936 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 13

Financial material, undated

Drawer 27, Folder 14

News clippings, 1967 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 15

Obituaries, 1926

Drawer 27, Folder 16

Political matters regarding presidential issues, 1908-1920

Drawer 27, Folder 17

Political matters in California, 1908-1910

Drawer 27, Folder 18

Political matters in Cincinnati, 1905 and 1908

Drawer 27, Folder 19

Political matters in Cleveland, 1905-1908

Drawer 27, Folder 20

Political matters in Denver, 1908

Drawer 27, Folder 21

Political matters in San Diego, 1905-1915

Drawer 27, Folder 22

Political matters in San Francisco, 1908

Drawer 27, Folder 23

Scripps, Ellen Browning (Mrs. E. C. Davis), 1943

 

Scripps, Ellen Mary Saunders

Drawer 27, Folder 24

Biographical material, undated

Drawer 27, Folder 25

Short Memoir of Ellen Mary Scripps, 1841

Drawer 27, Folder 26

Scripps, Frances Louisa, 1924-1925

Drawer 27, Folder 27

Scripps, Francis E., 1921 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 28

Scripps, Fredrick T., 1881-1922

 

Scripps, George H.

Drawer 27, Folder 29

Biographical material, 1895-1902 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 30

Correspondence, 1864-1887

Drawer 27, Folder 31-36

Estate material, 1899-1914 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 37

Scripps, Grace M., undated

Drawer 27, Folder 38

Scripps, James Edmund, 1850-1936 and undated

 

Scripps, James G.

Drawer 27, Folder 39

Correspondence, 1908-1918

Drawer 27, Folder 40

News clippings, 1917-1927 and undated

 

Scripps, James Mogg

Drawer 27, Folder 41

Biographical and estate material, 1856, 1884, and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 42

Correspondence with others, 1846-1849

Drawer 27, Folder 43

Correspondence with W. A. (his father), 1844-1850

Drawer 27, Folder 44

Scripps, John, 1865-1929

Drawer 27, Folder 45

Scripps, John Mogg, correspondence, 1850-1852 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 46

Scripps, John P. , 1907-1909

Drawer 27, Folder 47

Scripps, Josephine S., 1912-1928 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 48

Scripps, Julia A. (Annie), correspondence, 1864-1892

Drawer 27, Folder 49

Scripps, Julia A. (Mrs. James Mogg Scripps), undated

Drawer 27, Folder 50

Scripps, Lida, 1917-1936

Drawer 27, Folder 51

Scripps, Margaret (Mrs. Robert P. Scripps), correspondence, 1936-1955 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 52

Scripps, Margaret E., 1926-1932

Drawer 27, Folder 53

Scripps, Mary Ann and Robert, undated

Drawer 27, Folder 54

Scripps, Nackie, (Mrs. E. W. Scripps), 1901-1920

 

Scripps, Robert P.

Drawer 27, Folder 55

Correspondence, 1917-1939

Drawer 27, Folder 56

Financial material, 1930-1932

Drawer 27, Folder 57

News clippings, 1917 and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 58

Political material, 1920-1924

Drawer 27, Folder 59

Scripps, Thomas O., 1916-1921

Drawer 27, Folder 60

Scripps, William Armiger, 1848-1927, 1942, 1981, and undated

Drawer 27, Folder 61

Sharp, Thomas E., 1916-1921

Drawer 27, Folder 62

Smith, Catherine, 1934

Drawer 27, Folder 63

Smithton, Harry L., 1920-1941

Drawer 27, Folder 64

Sweeny, John Scripps, 1935

Drawer 27, Folder 65

Thompson, Agnes J., 1931-1933

Drawer 27, Folder 66

Vandercook, John, 1904-1911

Drawer 27, Folder 67

Wells, E. H., 1905-1932

 

Series 14.  J. C. Harper, 1904-1966.

Physical Description: 11 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains the files of J. C. Harper who served as Ellen Browning Scripps's business advisor and friend for many years later in her life. This is one of the largest series in the collection and includes J. C. Harper's correspondence and his files regarding the Claremont Colleges, Pomona College, and Scripps College. Other J. C. Harper material may be found in many of the other series in this collection.
This series is organized in five subseries:
  • Subseries 14.1. Correspondence, 1905-1939. 1.5 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 14.2. Claremont Colleges, 1924-1943. 2.5 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 14.3. Pomona College, 1914-1939. 1.5 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 14.4. Scripps College, 1924-1946. 5 cubic ft.
  • Subseries 14.5. Topical Files, 1904-1966. .5 cubic ft.
 

Subseries 14.1.  Correspondence, 1905-1939.

Physical Description: 1.5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains correspondence between J. C. Harper and various individuals, most of whom are associated with the Claremont Colleges.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
Drawer 28, Folder 1

Ament, William S., 1935-1937

Drawer 28, Folder 2

Bernard, Robert J. 1927-1932

Drawer 28, Folder 3-4

Blaisdell, James A., 1905-1937 and undated

Drawer 28, Folder 5

Bohn, W. F., 1927-1928

Drawer 28, Folder 6

Brunswig, 1828

Drawer 28, Folder 7

Dorsey, Susan M., 1927-1936 and undated

Drawer 28, Folder 8

Edmunds, C. K., 1934-1936

Drawer 28, Folder 9

Edwards, Harlan H., 1934-1938

Drawer 28, Folder 10

Esterly, Virginia J., 1934-1938 and undated

Drawer 28, Folder 11

Fuller, M. L., 1927-1934 and undated

Drawer 28, Folder 12

Hoffmann, Bernhard, 1927-1929

Drawer 28, Folder 13-23

Jaqua, Ernest J., 1925-1939

Drawer 28, Folder 24

Lewis, Hazel M., 1926-1929

Drawer 28, Folder 25

Mudd, Harvey S., 1932-1936

Drawer 28, Folder 26-27

Munro, William B., 1927-1938

Drawer 28, Folder 28

Stephenson, Nathaniel W., 1928-1931

Drawer 28, Folder 29

Story, Russell M., 1937-1939

Drawer 28, Folder 30

Sumner, George S., 1926-1938 and undated

 

Subseries 14.2.  Claremont Colleges, 1924-1943.

Physical Description: 2.5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains annual reports, real estate documentation including the Scripps land trust, news clippings, and school administrative material.
The first folders in this subseries contain miscellaneous material and are arranged chronologically. The remainder of the subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 28, Folder 31-37

1926-1943 and undated

Drawer 28, Folder 38

Activities, 1935

Drawer 28, Folder 39

Annual Reports of the Controller and the Treasurer, 1930-1933

Drawer 28, Folder 40

Architectual Commission, 1926-1930

Drawer 28, Folder 41

Board Administrative Council, 1931-1939 and undated

 

Board of Fellows

Drawer 29, Folder 1-2

Correspondence, 1924-1936 and undated

Drawer 29, Folder 3-4

Meeting minutes, 1925-1939

Drawer 29, Folder 5

Brochure, undated

Drawer 29, Folder 6

Budget, 1928-1937

Drawer 29, Folder 7

Central buildings and campus, 1930-1936

Drawer 29, Folder 8

Claremont Campus Corporation land trust materials, 1930-1936

Drawer 29, Folder 9

Claremont Inn, 1932-1937 and undated

Drawer 29, Folder 10-12

Claremont Realty Corporation, 1925-1932

Drawer 29, Folder 13-14

College Park, 1925-1934 and undated

Drawer 29, Folder 15-17

Development and organization, 1926-1936

Drawer 29, Folder 18

Ellen Browning Scripps biographical materials, 1908-1936 and undated

Drawer 29, Folder 19

Graduate school, 1931-1938

Drawer 29, Folder 20

Health concerns, 1934

Drawer 29, Folder 21

Investments, 1933

Drawer 29, Folder 22

Joint committee of the three colleges, 1934-1939 and undated

Drawer 29, Folder 23

La Verne College cooperative arrangement, 1933-1935

Drawer 29, Folder 24

Land agreements with Ellen Browning Scripps, 1925-1926

Drawer 29, Folder 25

Land restrictions, 1925-1926

Drawer 29, Folder 26

Monte Vista Park, 1926-1931

Drawer 29, Folder 27

News clippings, 1927-1936 and undated

Drawer 29, Folder 28

Parish property, 1925-1934

Drawer 29, Folder 29

Power line case, 1935

Drawer 29, Folder 30

Presidency, 1937

Drawer 29, Folder 31

President's house, 1928-1930

Drawer 29, Folder 32

Property carrying charges, 1924-1939

Drawer 29, Folder 33

Report of the President, 1927-1934

Drawer 29, Folder 34-35

Scripps land trust, 1925-1938

Drawer 29, Folder 36

Society for Oriental Studies, 1936-1938

Drawer 29, Folder 37

Summer school, 1924-1933

Drawer 29, Folder 38

Taxes, 1924-1938

Drawer 29, Folder 39

Third college, 1929-1938 and undated

Drawer 29, Folder 40

Trust fund, 1931-1937

Drawer 29, Folder 41

Twelfth Street, 1929-1930

 

Subseries 14.3.  Pomona College, 1914-1939.

Physical Description: 1.5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains annual reports, real estate documentation, publications including the College Letter and the Pomona College Quarterly Magazine, news clippings, financial material, and school administrative material.
The first folder in this subseries contains miscellaneous material and is arranged chronologically. The remainder of the subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 30, Folder 1

1924-1927 and undated

Drawer 30, Folder 2

Annual Reports of the Controller and the Treasurer, 1925-1930

Drawer 30, Folder 3

Auditorium, 1930-1931 and undated

Drawer 30, Folder 4

College Letter, 1925-1927

Drawer 30, Folder 5

Directory, 1926-1927

Drawer 30, Folder 6

Finances, 1925-1929

Drawer 30, Folder 7

Infirmary, 1925-1931

Drawer 30, Folder 8

Jones herbarium, 1923-1934 and undated

Drawer 30, Folder 9

Library, 1925-1936

Drawer 30, Folder 10

Library bulletin, 1925-1932

Drawer 30, Folder 11

Men's dormitory, 1928-1929

Drawer 30, Folder 12

Ontario Water Company, 1924-1926

Drawer 30, Folder 13

Pomona College Associates, 1931-1933

Drawer 30, Folder 14

Pomona College Corporation, 1907 and 1924-1931

Drawer 30, Folder 15

Pomona College Quarterly Magazine, Vol. III, No. 1, Oct. 1914

Drawer 30, Folder 16

Presidency, 1925-1935

 

Real estate

Drawer 30, Folder 17

Colloday-Buchanan property, 1924-1926

Drawer 30, Folder 18

Development funds, 1924-1926

Drawer 30, Folder 19

Hall property, 1925-1926

Drawer 30, Folder 20

Hand property, 1926-1931

Drawer 30, Folder 21

Hart-Palmer property, 1926-1930

Drawer 30, Folder 22

Herner and Hudson properties, 1925-1926

Drawer 30, Folder 23

Hill property, 1925-1926

Drawer 30, Folder 24

Palmer property, 1923-1925

Drawer 30, Folder 25

Scripps land, 1925-1931

Drawer 30, Folder 26

Scripps property, 1924-1929

Drawer 30, Folder 27-28

Seaver property, 1930-1939

Drawer 30, Folder 29

Transfer of addition land, 1923-1926

Drawer 30, Folder 30

Reorganization, 1924-1925

Drawer 30, Folder 31

Road improvements, 1929-1931

Drawer 30, Folder 32

Women's campus, 1919-1933

Drawer 30, Folder 33

Yearbook, 1926

 

Subseries 14.4.  Scripps College, 1924-1946.

Physical Description: 5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains annual reports, articles of incorporation and by-laws, Board of Trustees meeting minutes, material on various committees, real estate and building documentation, historical information files, Scripps College Association material, financial material, and school administrative material.
The first folders in this subseries contain miscellaneous material and are arranged chronologically. The remainder of the subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 30, Folder 34-37

1924-1938 and undated

Drawer 30, Folder 38

150,000 Fund, 1926-1927

Drawer 30, Folder 39

Advisory Art Commission, 1932

Drawer 30, Folder 40

Alumnae, 1935

Drawer 30, Folder 41

Annual Report of the Controller, 1927-1935

Drawer 30, Folder 42

Annuity, 1925-1934

Drawer 30, Folder 43-44

Architects, 1925-1929 and undated

 

Articles of Incorporation

Drawer 30, Folder 45

1925-1927

Drawer 31, Folder 1

Amendment, 1939

Drawer 31, Folder 2

Banks, 1926-1934

Drawer 31, Folder 3

Bequest, 1938

 

Board of Trustees

Drawer 31, Folder 4-8

Correspondence, 1925-1939

Drawer 31, Folder 9-11

Meeting minutes, 1926-1946

Drawer 31, Folder 12

Brochure, undated

Drawer 31, Folder 13-15

Budget, 1926-1937

 

Buildings

Drawer 31, Folder 16

Balch Academic Hall, 1929-1937

Drawer 31, Folder 17

E.W. Scripps Residence Hall, 1929-1930 and undated

Drawer 31, Folder 18

Eleanor Joy Toll Residence Hall, 1927 and undated

Drawer 31, Folder 19

Ellen Browning Residence Hall, 1928-1929

Drawer 31, Folder 20

Grace Scripps Clark Residence Hall, 1928-1938

Drawer 31, Folder 21

Heating, 1926-1928

Drawer 31, Folder 22

Residence hall budget, 1928-1936

Drawer 31, Folder 23

President's house, 1926-1939

 

By-laws

Drawer 31, Folder 24

1926-1927

Drawer 31, Folder 25

Amendments, 1936-1939

Drawer 31, Folder 26

References, 1928-1936 and undated

Drawer 31, Folder 27

Chinese Students, 1929

Drawer 31, Folder 28

Commencement, 1931-1937

 

Committees

Drawer 31, Folder 29

List of committees, 1933-1936 and undated

Drawer 31, Folder 30

Administration Committee, 1929

Drawer 31, Folder 31

Admissions Committee, 1931-1936

Drawer 31, Folder 32

Buildings and Grounds Committee, 1926-1938 and undated

Drawer 31, Folder 33-34

Educational Policy Committee, 1926-1928,1938, and undated

Drawer 32, Folder 1

Executive Committee, 1928-1935

Drawer 32, Folder 2

Finance Committee, 1931-1934

Drawer 32, Folder 3

Inauguration Committee, 1927

Drawer 32, Folder 4

Investigating Committee, 1929

Drawer 32, Folder 5

Nominations Committee, 1935

Drawer 32, Folder 6

Scholarship Committee, 1935

Drawer 32, Folder 7

Ways and Means Committee, 1928-1934

Drawer 32, Folder 8

Contributors, 1930-1935

Drawer 32, Folder 9

Crest and Colors, 1929

Drawer 32, Folder 10-11

Dean and Faculty, 1929-1938

Drawer 32, Folder 12

Endowments from Detroit Evening News Stock, 1925-1938

Drawer 32, Folder 13

Endowments from Ellen Browning Scripps Estate, 1930-1938

Drawer 32, Folder 14

Faculty Rules and Regulations digest, 1930-1944

Drawer 32, Folder 15

Finances, 1926-1938

Drawer 32, Folder 16-19

Financial statements, 1924-1939

Drawer 32, Folder 20

Fine Arts Foundation, 1935-1939

Drawer 32, Folder 21-22

History of Scripps College, 1924-1968 and undated

Drawer 32, Folder 23

Honorary Alumnae Association, 1928-1937

Drawer 32, Folder 24-25

Investments, 1925-1938

Drawer 32, Folder 26-28

Landscaping, 1927-1935 and undated

Drawer 32, Folder 29

Legal matters, 1927-1936

Drawer 32, Folder 30

Library, 1927-1938

Drawer 32, Folder 31

Matters to be taken up with President Jaqua, 1932

Drawer 32, Folder 32

Name change, 1927

Drawer 32, Folder 33

Scripps College Aims and Needs, undated

 

Scripps College Association

Drawer 32, Folder 34

Accounts, 1927-1936

Drawer 32, Folder 35

Articles of incorporation and by-laws, 1929

Drawer 32, Folder 36-37

Correspondence, 1929-1938

Drawer 32, Folder 38

Meeting minutes, 1929-1940

Drawer 32, Folder 39

Scripps College Bulletin, 1930-1934

Drawer 32, Folder 40

Site planning, 1925-1927 and undated

Drawer 32, Folder 41

Student government, 1933

Drawer 33, Folder 1-3

Students, 1927-1939

Drawer 33, Folder 4

Swimming pool, 1932-1933

Drawer 33, Folder 5

Union Bank and Trust Company, 1927-1930

Drawer 33, Folder 6

Wadleigh gift, 1935-1938

 

Subseries 14.5.  Topical Files, 1904-1966.

Physical Description: .5 cubic ft.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

This subseries contains four files of J.C. Harper on various topics including Scripps family history.
This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Drawer 33, Folder 7

Claremont study and census, 1931 and undated

Drawer 33, Folder 8

Conference notes, 1904-1939

Drawer 33, Folder 9

Scripps family history, 1938-1966

Drawer 33, Folder 10

Scripps Institution of Oceanography bequest receipts, 1936-1939

 

Series 15.  Oversize Material.

Physical Description: 3 cubic ft.

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series consists of oversize material that was removed from the collection and filed separately in oversize boxes. Oversize material is located in boxes 4-6.