Please note: This exhibit originally had a June start date; however, due to unforeseen circumstances, the exhibit will now begin in July. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at The Claremont Colleges Library!

The Claremont Colleges are celebrating a century of collaborative excellence, with 2025 marking the 100th anniversary of the consortium’s founding as envisioned by James A. Blaisdell through the Claremont Group Plan. To honor this momentous milestone, Special Collections & Archives invites you to the Library’s newest exhibit, “Snapshots: The Founding of The Claremont Colleges,” which highlights pivotal moments that have helped shape the consortium’s identity via the development of each of the seven colleges.

Through an array of carefully selected bibliographic, photographic and ephemeral materials, you will journey through the establishment of Pomona College (1887), Claremont Graduate University (1925), Scripps College (1926), Claremont McKenna College (1946), Harvey Mudd College (1955), Pitzer College (1963) and Keck Graduate Institute (1997). Be sure to also keep an eye out for some historical context on the founding of The Claremont Colleges Library, which broke ground over 70 years ago in 1952!

Details
July 1, 2025 - December 12, 2025*
Exhibit on view during Library building hours.
North Lobby Gallery, Honnold 2, The Claremont Colleges Library
800 N. Dartmouth Ave., Claremont, CA 91711

*Please note this is the correct end date; our calendar is limited to a 45-day window so the dates listed below will be updated as time goes on.

Special Thanks
In addition to featuring materials from The Claremont Colleges Library Special Collections, additional exhibit items on display have been graciously provided by Ella Strong Denison Library at Scripps College, Pitzer College Archives, and Pomona College Archives. Many thanks to our partners!

Questions?
Email specialcollections@claremont.edu or call (909) 607-3977.