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Overview A scrapbook collection of items including brochures, newspaper article clippings, photographs, and administrative materials focusing on the annual Claremont Arts Fair. These materials document the events and artists of the 1958, 1959, and 1960 art fairs. Many notable Claremont artists took place in the festivities, either as panel judges or through exhibition of their work including Karl Benjamin, Harrison McIntosh, and Milford Zornes.

Overview Edith Potter (1920-1999) was a Professor of German at Scripps College from 1967 to 1990. The Edith Potter Papers include Potter's manuscripts, typed and handwritten notes, photocopies of academic literature, correspondence, photos, awards, and microfilm. These materials document Potter’s life in Germany before and after World War II as well as her career as a professor and distinguished scholar in the United States. Potter was beloved and honored by the Scripps community for her contribution to...

Overview The Marianne Moore (1887-1972) papers include photos, correspondence, articles, writings, and interviews related to the life and work of the American poet. Her cousin, Mary Louise Schneeberger, had a daughter named Paula who attended Scripps and graduated in 1956. That same year, Moore visited the campus in October. She maintained a close friendship with Denison Librarian Dorothy Drake, and the two wrote to each other extensively during the 1950s and 1960s. Box 1 of the collection was assembled...

Overview The Susan Lautmann Hertel Collection includes illustrated poems, preliminary sketches, photographs and posters of oil paintings, and other materials by and relating to the artist Susan Lautmann Hertel (1930-1998), Scripps College class of 1952.