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California, Southern

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Ballet Folklórico Mexicapan collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1109
Abstract

The Ballet Folklorico Mexicapan Papers contain the history of the Ballet Folkorico Mexicapan company, which existed for ten years from 1973 to 1983. Led by Benjamin Hernandez and Patricia Barrigan, the company aimed to preserve and display the rich traditions of Mexican folklore through dance, leading workshops and events. The collection contains flyers and programs for these events from throughout these years, as well as photographs of the dancers and company paperwork.

Dates: 1972 January 21 - 1995 April 22

California Citrus Industry Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1097
Abstract This collection contains documents relating to the citrus industry from various vendors and growers associations in Southern California. It was collected by Claremont Heritage and gifted to Special Collections in the Honnold Mudd Library in 2015. Although the dates range from 1891-1973 the bulk of the collection is material from the early twentieth century pertaining to the College Heights, Etiwanda, and Covina Orange Growers Associations. Notable materials in this collection includes...
Dates: 1891-1973

Ford Ashman Carpenter Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0605
Abstract

The collection includes Carpenter’s publications on weather and air travel, with emphasis on the climate in California.

Dates: 1888-1944

Kewen Dorsey Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0272
Abstract This collection contains the diaries of early California resident Kewen Hilliard Dorsey. Born in El Monte in 1857, Dorsey grew up in the town of Spadra with his grandfather, W.W. Rubottom, and later lived in Los Angeles and Fontana. Dorsey was active in his community, a member of a Masonic lodge and pioneer groups. The bulk of the materials in this collection consists of Dorsey's diaries, though it also contains account books, various writings, record books, and a day book belonging to...
Dates: 1735-1933 and undated; Majority of material found within 1879-1933 and undated

Matt Garcia Papers

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1096
Abstract The collection consists of research, writing, and teaching materials created by author, educator, and historian Matthew J. Garcia. The materials document Dr. Garcia’s work on topics related to agriculture, labor, food, immigration, ethnicity, and popular culture in California. Primary subjects of interest include the citrus industry and Mexican-American laborers in Southern California, especially the Farm Labor movement under Cesar Chavez. The collection is comprised of research materials,...
Dates: 1883-2016 and undated

Dr. Walter Lindley scrapbooks

 Item
Identifier: H-Mss-0482
Abstract

The Dr. Walter Lindley Scrapbooks document through clippings, correspondence, and ephemeral materials Dr. Lindley’s most notable endeavors, including the formation and management of the California Hospital and nursing program, his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles, the development of the Whittier State School, time served on the Los Angeles Public Library board and the founding of a tuberculosis sanitarium in Idyllwild.

Dates: 1869-1943 bulk 1875-1921; Majority of material found within 1875 - 1921

S. Dell Scott papers, Water Resources Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0735
Abstract:

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California materials (financial reports, board minutes, directors handbook, clippings, agendas, telephone directories) and water periodicals.

Dates: 1970-1989

The Claremont Colleges Special Collections Visual Materials Collection

 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

Young Buddhist Association panoramic photographs, 1934 January - 1939 July

 File — Folder O/S 2
Scope and Contents of the Collection From the Collection:

The focus of this collection is the acquisition of visual materials that support the curriculum of The Claremont Colleges. Currently, the collection includes materials relating to California history and locations, historic photographic materials, materials related to social, immigration, and climate justice movements and organizations, and assorted artist prints and posters. Growth is anticipated for this collection.

Dates: 1934 January - 1939 July