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Special Collections Access Guide

Navigate Local History Resources

The resources on this page will help you discover and access local history resources in Special Collections. If you have questions along the way, please Ask Special Collections.

Archival collections relating to Claremont and surrounding environs

Below is a sampling of what you can find in the archives. Visit the Archival Collections page for guidance and step-by-step instructions for discovering and accessing more archival collections.

Books about Claremont and surrounding environs

Below is a sampling of books related to Claremont's history found in Special Collections. Visit the Books and More page for guidance and step-by-step instructions for discovering and accessing additional books.

Digital collections relating to Claremont and surrounding environs

Below is a sampling of what you can find in the digital collections at The Claremont Colleges Library. Visit the Digital Collections page for guidance and step-by-step instructions for discovering and accessing digital collections.

Newspapers

Subject Files

Special Collections holds a variety of materials relating to the history of The Claremont Colleges and its affiliates. Many resources can be found in Library Search, the Online Archive of California (OAC), and Archives at TCC (ASpace). The subject files complement these resources.

Search Tips

  • Open the spreadsheet to browse tabs arranged by institution.
  • Use CTRL+F to search individual tabs or change your search to include the entire spreadsheet.
  • Since this is a folder-level collection, not item-level, you may need to think in terms of broad categories (e.g., if you're looking for a particular student event, you might look within folders labeled student activities). 
  • If you find something of interest, place a request in your Special Collections Account with the folder title and the drawer number.

Other local archives and resources