Glendora Historical Society
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| Formation | 1947 |
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| Type | Nonprofit |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Purpose | Historical preservation, education, community building |
| Headquarters | 314 N. Glendora Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741 |
Region served | Glendora and surrounding communities |
| Website | Glendora Historical Society |
The Glendora Historical Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1947 dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Glendora, California, and the Upper San Gabriel Valley.
The Glendora Historical Society was established in 1947 by local residents who, in response to the social and economic changes across the region in the postwar era, wanted to preserve the memories, buildings, artifacts, and records related to the early history of Glendora and the surrounding area. Early activities included the collection of historical materials, the development of a museum and archive, and preserving oral histories of life in the area.
Membership in the Society is open to all individuals interested in local history. According to the Society, early members included men and women of different ages and backgrounds.[1] The Society's first president was Ruth Kimball. Early board members included individuals from long-established local families, such as J. Walter Cullen, as well as more recent residents. H. Paul Keiser served as the Society's first curator and was involved in organizing its early collections.[2]
