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Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1045
Abstract
The Claremont Colleges Special Collections Autograph and Manuscript Collection collection was formed by Special Collections of the Claremont Colleges Library to house its various singular manuscript materials created by authors, politicians, and scientists, and other notable figures. The collection includes handwritten letters, typescripts, certificates, photographs, and ephemera. The materials within this collection range widely in creation date and subject, from an illuminated manuscript...
Dates:
1501-1993 and undated; Majority of material found within 1811-1972
Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1077
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, historical broadsides, and artifacts. This is a growing collection and new materials will be added as they are acquired.
Dates:
1864-2022 and undated
Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0702
Abstract
This collection contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, and other materials documenting Robert E. Tranquada's service as Chairman of the Pomona College Board of Trustees, 1991-2000; as member of the Claremont University Center Board of Fellows, 1991-2000; and as first Chairman of the Claremont University Consortium Board of Overseers, 2000-2006. The materials relating to Tranquada's tenure at Pomona College cover a wide variety of topics, testifying to his role as a facilitator...
Dates:
1979-2007; Majority of material found within 1991 - 2007
Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0905
Abstract:
John Treanor was vice-president of the San Diego Water Company. He purchased the land to build Henshaw Reservoir and then later Hodges Dam and reservoir. In addition, he was on the Board of Trustees at Pomona College in the early 20th century. (Treanor, Thomas. John Treanor A Sketch of his Life wiht Excerpts from His Letters, Los Angeles, Zamorano Club, 1937.)
Dates:
1881-1935
Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0921
Abstract
Includes four published portfolios, The Mammoth Tree Grove (1862), The Washoe Mining Region (1862), Pictorial of California Landscape (1870), and Missions of Upper California (1872), along with an important file of original Vischer drawings and paintings; two scrapbooks of California scenes; numerous volumes of California scenes; and items about Vischer. Many items from this collection have been digitized and can be found in the "Edward Vischer Drawings, Photographs and Other Material"...
Dates:
1804-1933; Majority of material found within 1860 - 1878
Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0923
Abstract:
Summary Books and papers related to his political campaigns and years in Congress, including his voting record. Research material for his books, files related to his political, economic, and social interests, material about the Voorhis School for Boys, and Voorhis family history. Includes information on co-operatives and personal and business correspondence with prominent figures. Also includes supporting books and periodicals, phonograph records used in radio broadcasts, scrapbooks,...
Dates:
1938
Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0922
Abstract
The collection includes books and papers related to Jerry Voorhis' political campaigns and years in Congress; research material for his books and subject files related to his political, economic, and social interests; Voorhis School for Boys materials; and Voorhis family history.
Dates:
1901-1984
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H-Mss-0943
Abstract:
This collection contains Weymouth's personal papers including correspondence, his publications and speeches, and photographs all relating to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the construction of Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam) and the Colorado River Aqueduct from 1894-1941.
Dates:
1894-1941
Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1136
Abstract
The Wheeler Scrapbooks chronicle life at Pomona College and in the city of Claremont from 1884 to 1938, compiling newspaper clippings, photographs, maps, plans, pamphlets, and other materials.
Dates:
1884-1938
