Guide to the Collection of Materials Relating to the Community Association of the Peninsula (CAP) 058

Monique Sugimoto

Palos Verdes Library District, Peninsula Center Library. Local History Center.

2023 Aug 05

701 Silver Spur Road

Rolling Hills Estates, California 90274

localhistory@pvld.org

URL: http://www.pvld.org/localhistory

Contributing Institution: Palos Verdes Library District, Peninsula Center Library. Local History Center.

Title: Collection of Materials Relating to the Community Association of the Peninsula (CAP)

Creator: Palos Verdes Library District, Peninsula Center Library. Local History Center.

Identifier/Call Number: 058

Physical Description: 7 Folders

Date (inclusive): 1981-1987

Physical Location: Local History Center

Abstract: Collection of materials document the early years of the Community Association of the Peninsula (CAP), an organization created to provide programs, activities and recreational facilities benefiting residents of all ages on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Its first major project was the creation of the Norris Community Theatre.

Language of Material: English .

Container: SC 1

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the Local History Center for access information.

Conditions Governing Use

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation

[Name of item], Collection of Materials Relating to the Community Association of the Peninsula (Collection #58). Local History Center, Peninsula Center Library, Palos Verdes Library District, Rolling Hills Estates, CA.

Biographical / Historical

The Community Association of the Peninsula (CAP) was established in 1978 as the Palos Verdes Peninsula Community Center Association (PVPCCA). Founded by community members Agnes Moss and Joan Moe, CAP was formed to obtain facilities and support for cultural, recreational and social services on the Peninsula. CAP's first major project was the creation of the Norris Community Theatre, the first performing arts facility on the Peninsula.

CAP's President Agnes Moss and its Board of Trustees served on the Theatre Management Board to oversee the day-to-day activities and long range plans for the Norris Theatre. The theatre opened in September 1983 and featured music, drama, dance, film, children's festival and a rock theatre in a weeklong opening celebration.

After successfully establishing the Norris Community Theatre, CAP turned its attention to other community service projects. These included the creation of a senior advocacy center; the formation of a Multicultural Affairs Committee to identify the needs and concerns of the Peninsula's developing ethnic communities; and Exploring Growth Opportunities (EGO) designed to help high school students uncertain about going on to college to find jobs in the business community. In 2000, CAP produced "PV 2000: Looking to the Peninsula's Future", a report resulting from a three year study conducted to identify trends and issues affecting the Peninsula. Topics included transportation, the "graying of the Peninsula", cultural diversity, education, and the environment.

CAP was renamed the Norris Center for the Performing Arts in 2003. (In 2015 the Norris Center for the Performing Arts was changed to Palos Verdes Performing Arts.)

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by folder title; thereunder chronologically, with undated materials filed after dated materials.

Scope and Contents

Includes CAP newsletters, press releases, membership information and event material.

Processing Information

Initial rehousing and stabilization of materials by Local History Center volunteers. Final arrangement and description by Monique Sugimoto, August 2023.

Related Materials

"PV 2000 : looking to the Peninsula's future." 1993 Local History Center 338.9794 PV

Collection of Materials Relating to the Norris Community Theatre (Collection #57)

Local History Center Subject and Biographical File Collection (Headings: Community Association of the Peninsula; Norris Theatre)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Collected by the Local History Center.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Newsletters

Theaters

Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation

Community organization

CAP capital campaign letter ca 1981

Scope and Contents

Includes undatd letter explaining the capital campaign to fund the Norris Community Theatre.

CAP meeting minutes 23 Sept 1981

Scope and Contents

Includes three page meeting minutes of meeting held at Pedregal School to review architectural plans for the Norris Community Theatre and ways in which existing performing arts groups on the Peninsula could participate in fundraising events for the theatre.

CAP membership materials 1981-1983

CAP newsletters 1981-1987 (w/gaps)

CAP Norris Community Theatre information event materials ca Nov 1981

Scope and Contents

Includes agenda and flyer for the information session "Discovery Seminar" for the public to learn about the Norris Community Theatre and provide input on the theatre's operational policy development.

CAP Peacock Capers 1982 Feb - March

Scope and Contents

Includes material on the fundraising event, Peacock Capers, to benefit the Norris Community Theatre.

CAP press releases and clipping ca 1981

Scope and Contents

Includes press releases announcing fundraising event sponsored by CAP for the Norris Theatre, $1 million donation from the Norris Foundation to construct the first community theatre on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and a profile of the Kenneth Norris Theatre. Also includes biographical profile and headshot of Kenneth Norris and photo of the theatre rendering.