Campus Archives and Art Gallery

Archives Collection

The Campus Archives contain photographs, documents, yearbooks, memorabilia, and other materials related to the Compton Community College District from 1927 to present. 

How to Access Archives

Many items in the collection are fragile and require careful handling. Access to these resources is provided to current students, faculty, and staff by appointment.

As of Spring 2025, relocation of the Archives from L-SSC 108 to 134 has begun. During this process, access to the collection may be further limited. 

Donations to Archives

The Archives welcomes donations of items related to Compton College for inclusion in the collection. Criteria for donation are outlined below. 

Condition

Materials must be clean and in good repair without major physical damage, including rips, tears, cracks, loose binding, mold, bugs, and stains.

Usage

The Library reserves the right to use all donations as it sees fit, including addition into the collection, giveaway of items, and disposal.

How to Donate Items

  1. Check that your items satisfy the criteria for donation specified in the Library's donation policy.
  2. Bring in your item(s) to the Circulation Desk for consideration.
  3. A receipt for tax purposes is available from the Circulation Desk upon request. The Library cannot assign a monetary value to any donations.

Contact Us

For more information about the archives collection or to schedule an appointment, please contact Acquisitions Librarian Andree Valdry, avaldry@compton.edu.
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