Herbert W. Drummond, Jr. collection of Sacramento Book Collectors Club material
Finding aid prepared by Christopher Rockwell
California State University, Sacramento Special Collections & University Archives
University Library
2000 State University Drive
Sacramento, CA, 95819-6039
916-278-6144
scua@csus.edu
August 7, 2015
Title: Herbert W. Drummond, Jr. collection of Sacramento Book Collectors Club material
Identifier/Call Number: MSS 2007/31
Contributing Institution:
California State University, Sacramento Special Collections & University Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
3.0 Linear feet
(1 record carton, 1 oversize box)
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1989-2008
Date (inclusive): 1968-2008
Abstract: Contains the minutes and treasurer's reports from SBCC meetings; brochures, announcements, newsletters, and invitations sent
by the organization; exhibit and presentation materials created by club members; and keepsakes given to members from visiting
presenters.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Herbert W. Drummond, Jr. collection of Sacramento Book Collectors Club material, MSS 2007/31, Department
of Special Collections and University Archives, University Library, California State University, Sacramento.
Access
Collection is open for research. Some restrictions may apply.
Processed by:
Christopher Rockwell.
Publication Rights
Copyright is protected by the copyright law, Chapter 17 of the U.S. Code. Requests for permission to publish, quote, or reproduce
from collections must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives.
Permission for publication is given on the behalf of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, The Library,
California State University, Sacramento as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include permission of the
copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Acquisition Information
The Sacramento Book Collectors Club records were donated to the CSUS Special Collections and University Archives by Herbert
W. Drummond on April 16, 2008.
History
The Sacramento Book Collectors Club (SBCC) was established in 1939 as a means to generate interest in books and the book arts.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Drummond, Herbert W., Jr.
Haunted C & P Press.
Lozito, Vincent J.
Sacramento Book Collectors Club.
The Press Off Winding Way.
The Stalwart Press.
The Tall Trees Press.
Book collecting.
History of the book
Sacramento, Calif.
Souvenirs (Keepsakes)
Series 1: Meetings,
1976-2007
Scope and Contents note
Consists of minutes and treasurer's reports from various SBCC meetings. Both minutes and treasurer's reports are organized
in chronological order.
Box 1, Folder 2
Treasurer's Reports,
2004-2007
Box 1, Folder 3
Roster of Members,
1976-2001
Series 2: Mailings,
1978-2008
Scope and Contents note
Consists of brochures, membership applications, correspondence, announcements, newsletters, and invitations pertaining to
SBCC. All of the mailings are organized in chronological order.
Box 1, Folder 4
Articles of Incorporation of Sacramento Book Club,
August 18, 1989
Box 1, Folder 5
Brochures / Membership Applications,
undated
Box 1, Folder 6
Correspondence,
1978-2006
Box 1, Folder 12
Other Mailings,
1985-2005
Series 3: Invitations,
1989-2007
Series 4: Exhibits / Presentations,
2006-2007
Scope and Contents note
Consists of exhibits and presentations relating to SBCC.
Box 1, Folder 15
"The Ethics of Prisons in Alexander Solzhenitsyn's Earliest Publications" exhibit,
December 14, 2007
Box 1, Folder 16
"For the Love of Books" presentation,
December 8, 2006
Series 5: Keepsakes,
1992-2008
Scope and Contents note
Collection consists of keepsakes collected from SBCC meetings. Items are organized alphabetically by press.
Oversize 1, Folder 1
Eagle Press
January 14, 2005
Box 1, Folder 17
Haunted C & P Press,
January 2007
Box 1, Folder 18
The Press Off Winding Way,
February 10, 1999
Oversize 1, Folder 2
The Stalwart Press,
December 10, 1992; January 12, 2007
Box 1, Folder 19
The Tall Trees Press,
January 13, 1995
Oversize 1, Folder 3
Lozito, Vince
1999; 2006-2008
Series 6: Publications,
1968-2008
Scope and Contents note
Consists of publications featuring articles on SBCC. The publications are organized chronologically.
Box 1, Folder 20
The Fellowship of American Bibliophilic Societies,
1996-2008
Box 1, Folder 21
"Constitution, By-Laws & Articles of Incorporation - With a List of Publications,"
1968
Box 1, Folder 22
"The First Fifty Years: The First Half Century, The Sacramento Book Collector's Club,"
1939-1989
Box 1, Folder 23
"The First Half Century: The Sacramento Book Collector's Club,"
1939-1989
Box 1, Folder 24
"Crossing the Plains and Early Days in California: Memories of Girlhood Days in California's Golden Age" by Mary Ackley (Second
Edition),
2004
Box 1, Folder 25
"The Early Days and MEN of California" by W.F. Swasey (Second Edition),
2004
Box 1, Folder 26
"John A. Sutter, Jr. and His Grants" by John A. Laufkotter (Second Edition),
2004
Box 1, Folder 27
"Preliminary Report of the Chief Engineer, Central Pacific Railroad" by Theodore Judah (Second Edition),
2004
