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Creator:
Gardena High School  Search this
Wobbrock, Bob  Search this
Extent:
1 Cubic foot (3 boxes)
4 Electronic discs (CD)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic discs (cd)
Yearbooks
Photographs
Date:
1952-1964
undated
Summary:
Collection consists of yearbooks, school newspapers, sports programs, photographs, and other documents from Gardena High School (GHS), Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles, California, United States, dating from 1950s-1960s.
Scope and Contents:
Collection provides insight into the lives of teenagers in California during the 1950s. The publications, particularly the newspapers, document the educational experiences and social activities of students as seen through their eyes. The photographs illustrate some of the sporting events while the yearbooks provide detailed information about the student body. Bob Wobbrock, a graduate of the winter class of 1956 saved the records of this public high school created while he was a student. The collection is arranged in three series: Series 1, Publications, 1952-1964; Series 2, Photographs, 1953-1956, undated; and Series 3, Documents, 1953-1956, undated.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged in three series. Series 1, Publications, 1952-1964 Series 2, Photographs, 1953-1956, undated Series 3, Documents, 1953-1956, undated
Biographical / Historical:
Gardena High School (GHS) located in Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles, California, United States opened in 1907. Robert (Bob) Wobbrock attended the public high school from 1953 to 1956 where he lettered in football and track.
Related Materials:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History Thomas W. Bower School Records (NMAH.AC.0698) Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Series: Schools (NMAH.AC0060) Saburo Shimono Papers (NMAH.AC.1379)
Separated Materials:
Division of Cultural and Community Life (now Division of Cultural and Community Life), National Museum of American History Track baton, Accession number 2006.0242.05 Track baton, Accession number 2006.0242.06 Football patch, Accession number 2006.0242.04.2 Football patch, Accession number 2006.0242.08.1 Football patch, Accession number 2006.0242.04.1 Marine League meet medal, Accession number 2006.0242.07.1 Marine League meet medal, Accession number 2006.0242.07.2 Marine League meet medal, Accession number 2006.0242.07.3 Football patch, Accession number 2006.0242.08.3 Football patch, Accession number 2006.0242.08.2 Football patch, Accession number 2006.0242.04.3 Football patch, Accession number 2006.0242.04.4 Football Cleats, Accession number 2006.0242.03
Provenance:
This collection was donated by Bob Wobbrock in 2006.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Do not use original materials when reference copies are available. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
High schools -- Alumni and alumnae  Search this
High school students -- California  Search this
High school student activities  Search this
High school athletes  Search this
Genre/Form:
Yearbooks -- 1950-2000
Photographs -- Black-and-white photoprints -- Silver gelatin -- 1950-1960
Citation:
Bob Wobbrock Gardena High School Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0932
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Bob Wobbrock Gardena High School Papers
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8cf2d1c23-8608-437a-874a-66e8e9268a57
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0932