Miscellaneous, 1913-1982
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The collection comprises scrapbooks, photographs, a family history, and miscellaneous items relating to the lives of Smith Lafayette Russell (1895-1979) and his wife Florence Mildred Dodge (1895-1998), both Pomona College Class of 1917 graduates. The bulk of the materials consists of Florence Dodge's scrapbook and photographs, which graphically document student life, both academic and social, at Pomona College in the years 1913-1917. The collection also contains a scrapbook of Smith Russell, 1911-1912, and his History of Smith and Florence Russell and Family, 1971.
Dates
- Creation: 1913-1982
Creator
- From the Collection: Russell, Florence Mildred (Person)
- From the Collection: Russell, Smith Lafayette (Person)
Language of Material
Languages represented in the collection: English.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.2 Linear Feet (1 half-size document box, 1 records box)
Note
Claremont High School and Pomona College transcripts, 1913 (photocopies); part of poster for the Pomona College Glee Club, circa 1913-1917; Florence Dodge, "Class of 1917 finishes course," Student Life, June 25, 1917; A. D. Bissell, "A Christmas Greeting" (handwritten score), 1918; typed directory, Pomona College class of 1917, 1967 (hand corrected to 1982).
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu