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The Claremont Colleges Special Collections Visual Materials Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1077

  • Staff Only

Scope and Contents of the Collection

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

  • 1864-2017 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.

Biography / Administrative History

This is an artificial collection created by Special Collections of The Claremont Colleges Library to contain various singular visual materials. The collection includes photographs, posters, artist prints, and historic political cartoons.

Extent

10.1 Linear Feet (3 oversize flat boxes, 1 document box, 1 oversize document box, 1 map drawer folder)

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.

Organization and Arrangement

The collection is arranged into the following series:

Series 1: Photographs Series 2: Posters Series 3: Prints

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.

Title
The Claremont Colleges Special Collections Visual Materials Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Sara Chetney, MA
Date
2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the 01 - Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library Repository

Contact:
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States