Adobe Squares of Petaluma records, 1971-2012

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Summary

Creators:
Adobe Squares of Petaluma
Abstract:
This collection contains the Adobe Squares square dance club of Petaluma, California, records, photos and event materials covering the entire span of the club's history.
Extent:
3.24 linear feet 3 record storage cartons
Language:
Materials are in English .

Background

Scope and content:

Administrative records, photos and event materials .

Arrangement of the collection

Organized into five series:

  1. Presidents' records
  2. Photo albums and scrapbooks, 1970s-2000s
  3. Administrative files
  4. Club book
  5. Membership lists, 1971-1994; 2012

Temporary housing: Box 1: Presidents' records-- Box 2: Photo albums and scrapbooks, 1970s-1990s-- Box 3: Files; Club book ; Photo albums and scrapbooks, 2000s-- Box 4. Membership lists (1971-1994; 2012).

Biographical / historical:

Adobe Squares of Petaluma was formed in 1971. Prior to 1971, two square dance clubs existed in Petaluma: the Petaluma HipDippers (PHDs) and the Petaluma Whirlers. Both clubs had been in existence for many years. In late 1970 the two clubs decided to merge into one new club, Adobe Squares of Petaluma. The name for the new club was derived from a local California history attraction, Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park. The first club caller was Ralph Thomas, then Skip Graham, followed by the late Nate Bliss and our present caller Scot Byars. The Adobe Squares ceased operation on August 21, 2012.

Acquisition information:
Gift: Adobe Squares of Petaluma, 2013
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard, Second Edition (DACS)

Access and use

Location of this collection:
6135 State Farm Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928, US
Contact:
(707) 545-0831
digital@sonomalibrary.org
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