Nadine Merriam women's gym uniform, circa 1924
Scope and Contents of 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 1924
Language of Materials
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
Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library
800 N. Dartmouth Avenue
Claremont CA 91711
archives@pomona.edu