Subject Files, 1916-1968, bulk: 1945 - 1960
Scope and Contents
Research files on a wide range of subjects (including aviation, automobiles, British royalty, and Hollywood), political and popular culture figures (such as Walt Disney, Richard Nixon, and Bob Hope), U.S. states, and foreign countries. Material is primarily comprised of newspaper and magazine clippings, but also includes press releases, brochures, article drafts, photographs, and correspondence.
Dates
- 1916-1968
- Majority of material found within 1945 - 1960
Language of Materials
English French German
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 45 Linear Feet (75 boxes, approximately 460 monographs and journal titles, and assorted objects)
Arrangement
Materials were organized into four alphabetically arranged sections by Occidental College librarians in the 1970s: 1. Miscellaneous Information, 2. People, 3. Places, 4. Newspaper Clippings. These sections have been brought together sequentially to form this sub-series, and remain in their existing order. Several files at the end of this sub-series are stored separately (box 57) due to evidence of mold.
Processing Information note
While efforts were made to keep materials in their original files, much of Henry's research materials were stored in mailing envelopes. These were discarded in favor of folders in the interest user access. Envelopes that feature significant notation or other unique characteristics were kept with the files.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections & College Archives, Occidental College Repository