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Claremont (Calif.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

J. Ralph Shoemaker papers, Water Resources Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0829
Abstract:

This collection contains the papers and reports of hydraulic engineer J. R. Shoemaker. He worked for the Pomona Valley Protective Association, and various Southern Californian water companies. He was also involved with legal suits related to water and water rights. Materials in the collection include field books, legal documents, reports, records, maps, and photographs relating to his work.

Dates: 1910-1960

Jerry Livingston Voorhis collection

 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

Jerry Voorhis Papers

 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

Frank Wheeler Scrapbook Collection

 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

Norman Gan-chao and Anne Lee Yao Papers

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1106
Abstract Norman Gan-chao Yao 姚淦潮 (1913-1980) and Anne Lee Yao 姚李勤芳, both from China, immigrated from Hong Kong to Claremont, Califorinia in 1956 under the Refugee Relief Program with their two children, Peter Yao and Margaret. Norman Yao, a lifelong enthusiast of photography, later worked as a contract photographer with The Claremont Colleges. The collection consists primarily of Norman Yao's photographic work in Hong Kong, Claremont, and...
Dates: 1943-1989 and undated