L.A. Stories: Community SpotlightMain MenuIntroductionThe greater Los Angeles area is on the traditional lands of the Gabrielino/Tongva, Chumash, Fernandeño Tataviam and Yuhaaviatam/Maarenga’yam (Serrano) peoples. We acknowledge their presence here since time immemorial and recognize their continuing connection to the land, to the water and to their ancestors.PeoplePlacesContributorsChronology of ArtifactsMapping the CollectionVisualize the ExhibitIn this visualization, artifacts are green, themes are blue, and contributors to the exhibit are red.Acknowledgements
Dr. Fong Foo Sec receiving the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Commencement. 1922
1media/Fong_Foo_Sec_POM_Commencement_1922_thumbnail.jpg2021-10-11T10:17:50-07:00Curtis Fletcher3225f3b99ebb95ebd811595627293f68f680673e395902Fong Foo Sec (1869-1938) was Pomona College’s first Asian student, studying from 1897-1902. After completing four years in the preparatory department and one year of regular collegiate enrollment, Fong transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors in 1905, before going on to earn dual master's degrees at Columbia University. In 1922, Fong received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Pomona College, the third awarded in the College’s history.plain2021-10-18T16:55:14-07:0006/01/1922The Claremont Colleges, Special CollectionsNo Copyright- in public domain34.0977683 , -117.7118837For additional information about this image see: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPV8q3PAR_K/Pomona CollegeDr. Fong Foo Sec receiving the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, The Pomona College Quarterly Magazine (June 1922, Volume X, Number 4), Pomona College Book and Periodical Collection (PC-0010). Pomona College Archives, Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library, Claremont, California.Suzanne Noruschatd5b4fb9efb1f1d6e4833d051ebc06907bb9dba64
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12021-10-14T10:03:33-07:00Curtis Fletcher3225f3b99ebb95ebd811595627293f68f680673eIndividualsCurtis Fletcher16Los Angeles is a mosaic. This section, just like the one prior, reflects and celebrates the differences among those who have impacted and continue to impact this city. This exhibit features many unique and accomplished Angelenos. Not surprisingly, given LA’s primacy as a center of entertainment, many of the noteworthy people featured here include artists, creative souls, and people in the movie industry. Additionally, librarians, educators, activists, environmentalists, scientists, and sports personalities from diverse backgrounds are represented in this exhibit. These Angelenos include immigrants, locals, people from numerous cultures, and many women.structured_gallery2021-10-22T11:13:25-07:00Curtis Fletcher3225f3b99ebb95ebd811595627293f68f680673e
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12021-10-18T16:05:16-07:00Curtis Fletcher3225f3b99ebb95ebd811595627293f68f680673eThe Claremont Colleges, Special CollectionsCurtis Fletcher4The Special Collections holdings reflect the diverse communities of the Claremont Colleges and the local area and region. For a list of collections especially pertinent to Los Angeles and Southern California visit their LAAS Directory page: https://laassubject.org/directory/profile/claremont-colleges-honnoldmudd-library-special-collections