Contributing Institution: Sacramento Public Library

Title: Sacramento Junior Scientists Meeting Minutes

Identifier/Call Number: MC103

Physical Description: .1 Linear Feet

Date (inclusive): 1951-1959

Abstract: Contained are the minutes of the Junior Scientists, a youth science and natural history club of Sacramento's California Junior Museum for years 1951 to 1959.

Language of Material: English .

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The California Junior Museum was founded in 1951 under the sponsorship of the William T. Hornaday Foundation, the Junior League of Sacramento, and the California State Fair. Located at 2751 Stockton Boulevard, the museum's goals were to provide adequate materials for learning, inculcate youth with a concern for the conservation of natural resources, bring an understanding of foreign lands as way to grow peace, help youth develop a better sense of citizenship, combine education with recreation, supplement the efforts of area schools, and provide a strong deterrent to juvenile delinquency. Part of the museum's special activity program was a dedicated, science-centered club for every school age level from grade three through high school: Pathfinders for third and fourth graders, Adventurers for fifth graders, the Junior Audubon Society for sixth graders, Junior High Club for seventh and eighth graders, and Junior Scientists for high schoolers. This collection's concern, the Junior Scientists, conducted meetings once a month. Typically held once a month, meetings included participation by group members and adult officers. Planning for field trips and fundraising activities, member presentations, educational movie viewing, and visits from science experts were common topics during club meetings.

[Identification of item], Sacramento Junior Scientists Meeting Minutes, MC 103, Sacramento Room, Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento, California.

Minutes are typed in courier typeface onto 108 8.5 by 11-inch sheets. Each year, 1951 through 1959, is divided by a single sheet. Text is also double spaced. Standard formatting for minutes includes the date of the event, start and stop times, the number of attendees, meeting proceedings, and the name of the minute taker. Also included is a single 8 by 10-inch black and white photographic print of Sacramento Junior Scientists members Jo Abbot, Valerie Perea, Diane Caw, Whitney Pineo, Margaret Warhuus, and Richard Evans. The group's constitution and Natural History Club roster are also included in the collection. Sheets possess minor light damage and tearing and bending near the edges.