The Claremont Colleges Special Collections Visual Materials Collection
Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1077
Scope and Contents
The focus of this collection is the acquisition of visual materials that support the curriculum of the Claremont Colleges. Currently materials included materials relating to California history and locations, as well as historical WWII photographs. Growth is anticipated for this collection.
Dates
- 1870-2017 and undated
Language of Materials
Languages represented in the collection: English, Spanish.
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections.
Biographical / Historical
This is an artificial collection created by Special Collections of Honnold/Mudd Library to contain various singular visual materials. The collection includes photographs, posters, artist prints, and historic political cartoons.
Extent
2 boxes (1 oversize flat box, 1 document box)
Abstract
This is an artificial collection created by Special Collections staff to contain the various visual materials purchased or donated that do not fit into other collections. Currently, the collection contains photographs, artist screenprints and photos, posters, and historical broadsides. This is a growing collection and new materials will be added as they are acquired.
Arrangement
Materials are described at the item level.
Physical Location
Please consult repository.
Provenance / Immediate Source of Acquisition
Items acquired through various gifts and purchases.
Accruals
Additions to the collection are anticipated.
Processing Information
Collection is processed at the item level. Materials were placed in folders, with images and photographs sleeved in mylar.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library Repository
Contact:
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu