The original gift for the Florence Rand Lang Art Building was made in 1935 by Mrs. Florence Rand Lang of Pasadena and built two studios; her additional gift in 1936 added the Central Court with weaving rooms, ceramics studios, and the full...
The original gift for the Florence Rand Lang Art Building was made in 1935 by Mrs. Florence Rand Lang of Pasadena and built two studios; her additional gift in 1936 added the Central Court with weaving rooms, ceramics studios, and the full...
Bright light shines through large stained-glass windows in Main Reading Room of Denison Library at Scripps College. Bookshelves, a table, and chairs in the scene are made of carved wood and wooden panels.
Ella Strong Denison Library; Libraries; Scripps College; Windows
Two Denison staff members stand at the circulation desk in Main Reading Room of Denison Library. The circulation desk is made of smooth wooden panels interspersed with ornately carved wooden panels. The Gutenberg Window is seen behind the...
College stores; Avery, R. Stanton, 1907-; Bénézet, Louis Tomlinson, 1915-; Bookstores; Plaques, plaquettes
Pictured are (left to right): R. Stanton Avery, Earl W. Huntley, and Louis T. Benezet as they stand near the dedication plaque in front of Huntley Bookstore. Plaque reads: "Huntley Bookstore made possible through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs....
Main entrance and south side of Bridges Auditorium. A filter of some sort seems to have made shadows in the upper and lower left corners of the photograph.
Plaque reads: "The Garrison Theater - This center for the performing arts was initially made possible through the generous gifts of these funding donors - Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Garrison, the Ford Foundation, Pomona College, Honnold Foundation...
This view of the west side of Harper Hall shows the wall inscribed with "This building is a symbol of a house not made with hands wherein shall dwell the spirit of truth, justice and comradeship. - Ellen Browning Scripps"
Earl W. Huntley and an unidentified woman look at the dedication plaque at the bookstore dedication on 1969 November 6. Plaque reads: "Huntley Bookstore, made possible through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Huntley. Mr. Huntley served as...
A view of the inscription on the west side of Harper Hall. The writing reads: "This building is a symbol of a house not made with hands wherein shall dwell the spirit of truth, justice and compradeship. - Ellen Browning Scripps"
Pomona College's physical plant. The photograph was used in an October 1953 newsletter with the following caption: "Among the improvements on the campus, in the past few years, are the shops serving the Associated Colleges. At this one location...
Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.); Plaques, plaquettes
Historical plaque located in the entrance corridor of Sumner Hall. Plaque reads: "Sumner Hall - In honor of her singular devotion and unfaltering courage during the early years of struggle which gave this college birth and character, this building,...
Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.); Building sites; Tractors
Preparing the ground for the foundation of the building. This photograph was used in a November 1952 Pomona College newsletter with the following caption: "Ground is broken west of Frary Hall, for the new men's dormitory, Walker Hall, named for the...
Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.); College campuses; College buildings; Tennis courts; Clouds
The campus as it was in the early twentieth century. New tennis courts were built across a field from Smiley and Renwick Gymnasium. The skies are overcast. Writing on the reverse of the photograph describes the donation of the tennis courts: "W.A....
Three men in a meeting space in a either Bernard or Fletcher Hall before the space was made into individual offices. Its likely that the spaces were used as offices or class meeting spaces. The photograph is on a tan matte.
Students pile onto a decorated Volkswagen Bug during Pitzer's 20th Anniversary Parade on September 24, 1983. Writing on the left door of the car reads, "Save an alligator...eat a prep..." with an alligator painted on the door, "The Doors" written...
College students; Balls (Parties); Ballroom dancing; Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.); Student activities; Bands (Music); Dancers; Evening gowns; Clothing and dress; Hairstyles
Men and women dressed in tuxedos and evening gowns dance at an event. A jazz combo made up of black musicians provide the music. Writing in the lower right corner reads, "Dance - Big Gym. MCH. 27. 1923," followed by the photographer's autograph,...
