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Pomona College memorabilia, circa 1920, 1948

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents of the Collection

From the Collection:

This collection includes Pomona College-related materials belonging to the Poe Family (Arlo, Nadine, and Joan) from 1920 to 1949. Among the collection materials are programs for football games, track meets, and dance events, as well as graduation materials for the 1923, 1924, and 1927 commencement ceremonies. A selection of photographs capture campus events and class members from the early 1920s, while a collection of photographic postcards feature images of campus buildings. A selection of artifact and textile items are also featured, which include a Pomona College mark pin, Pomona College watch chain fob belonging to Arlo Poe, a gym uniform belonging to Nadine Poe, and a Mortar Board Society pin and Class of 1949 Nikean banner belonging to Joan Poe. A scrapbook created by Nadine Poe captures clippings, photos, event programs, and brochures highlighting campus life at Pomona College from 1920 to 1924.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1920, 1948

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Languages represented in collection: English.

Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.6 Linear Feet (1 half-size document box, 1 flat storage box, 1 oversized flat storage box)

Repository Details

Part of the 06 - Pomona College Archives Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library
800 N. Dartmouth Avenue
Claremont CA 91711