Long-time Claremont resident, Ruth Iredell came to Claremont in 1926 and began her community involvement in the Citizens Planning Commission, Coordinating Council, and Parks and Recreation in the 1940s. These groups helped establish new parks in Claremont, youth programming, and the Youth Activity Center in Memorial Park. Mrs. Iredell discusses the history of these groups and notable early members. Claremont's historic homes and buildings are also talked about at length.
Type
sound
Format
Original Sound Stereo Audio cassette
Form/Genre
Oral histories
Extent
1 Tape of 1 00:41:18
Identifier
caclah_000072
Language
English
Subject
Local history Architecture
Place
Claremont (Calif.)
Provenance
Claremont Heritage California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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