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Guide to the Patrick Melarkey Save Alhambra Theatre campaign records

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Box 1, Folder 1

“Save Alhambra Theatre” campaign correspondence 1972-08-1072-12

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Official letterhead and correspondence from the “Save Alhambra Theatre” Committee including letters signed by Pat Melarkey, Harry Newstone, Senator Al Rodda, and M.P. Kirschenbaum

Box 1, Folder 2

Personal notes, rough draft letters, business contacts ca. 1972-1973

General

Collection of Pat Melarkey’s personal notes, rough drafts, business contact information, and bulk mailing receipts.

Box 1, Folder 3

Notes from Harry Newstone speech 1973-01

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Notes from a speech presented by Harry Newstone on January 15, 1973, at a Board of Supervisors Meeting regarding the Alhambra Theatre

Box 1, Folder 4

Alhambra Theatre revenue bond records 1972-08; 1973-01; 1973-02

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Tax computation notes, statements, and memorandums related to Alhambra Revenue Bond Measure "A"

Box 1, Folder 5

Theatre insurace certificates/rental agreements 1972-11; 1972-12

General

Certificate of insurance, rental agreements, and engagement contracts for public events at Alhambra Theatre.

Box 1, Folder 6

Press releases related to Alhambra Theatre bond ca. 1972-1973

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Press releases issued by the Save Alhambra Theatre Committee, Sacramento Historic Landmarks Commission, and Safeway Stores Inc.; drafts of news articles written for the Sacramento Bee and Daily Democrat.

Box 1, Folder 7

Citizen responses to "Save the Alhambra" solicitation 1973-02; 1973-03

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Envelopes and hand-written notes from citizens responding to the “Save the Alhambra” Committee’s solicitation for contributions.

Box 1, Folder 8

Letters and resolutions of endorsement 1972-1973

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Typed and hand-written letters and resolutions from citizens, businessmen, and state government agencies endorsing the Save Alhambra Theatre campaign; resolutions adopted by the Sacramento City Council, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, and the Fairlake Young Republicans

Box 1, Folder 9

Agency and corporate correspondence 1972-1973; 1988-08-23

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Agency and business correspondence regarding use, demolition, and redevelopment of the Alhambra Theatre property, including letters from the County of Sacramento, Safeway Stores Inc., United Artists Theatre Circuit Inc., and the Spink Corporation; one letter from Roger Lathe requesting information from Pat Melarkey.

Box 1, Folder 10

Newspapers clippings on Alhambra Theatre 1927; 1947; 1952; 1962; 1972-1973

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Newspaper clippings related to the Alhambra Theatre and the Save Alhambra Theatre campaign.

Box 1, Folder 11

Ephemera ca. 1927-1973

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Posters, fliers, tickets, brochures, programs, and artwork related to the Alhambra Theatre, entertainment, and historic architecture in California.

Mapcase 15:02, Folder 1

Save Alhambra Theatre full-page newspaper ads 1973-03-08; 1973-04-15

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Full-page ad from the Sacramento Bee titled "The Argument for the Alhambra" (April 1973); two copies of full-page ad from the Sacramento Union titled "Save the Alhambra… who cares?” (March 1973). One copy includes a handwritten note from a Mrs. D. E. Cooney and a completed coupon for donation to the campaign.

Shelf 4:G:1:J

2004/067/015-028 Riverside-Coldwater Medical Building photographs undated

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Fourteen black and white, 35mm negatives featuring views of interior offices and miscellaneous people within Riverside-Coldwater Medical Building, some negatives appear to feature Dr. Melarkey

Shelf 4:G:1:J

2004/067/029-042 Exterior photographs of Alhambra Theatre undated

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Twenty black and white, 35mm negatives and matching snapshots providing views of the exterior detail and construction of the Alhambra Theatre. Photographer and a dog are reflected in some views.

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2004/067/043-048 Interior photographs of Alhambra Theatre undated

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Six 2.5” x 2.5” negatives providing interior views of the Alhambra Theatre, featuring balcony decoration/details, light fixtures, and ground floor seating with a large mural in the background. Mural appears to depict a large Norse ship vessel sailing along the CA coastline with birds and a rainbow.

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2004/067/49 Sacramento Boys Band posed in front of Alhambra ca. 1925

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Black and white, 6.5”x10” copy print of a mounted photograph depicting the Sacramento Boys Band (ca. 1917-1927) posed in front of the Alhambra Theatre, dated May 17, 1972.

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2004/067/50 Close-up view of Alhambra exterior Moorish stonework undated

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Black and white, 6.5”x10” photographic print with close-up view of Moorish detailed stonework on the exterior of the Alhambra Theatre.

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2004/067/51 Close-up view of Alhambra interior chandelier and light fixtures undated

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Black and white, 6.5”x10” photographic print with close-up view of a chandelier and light fixtures inside the Alhambra Theatre, possibly main lobby.

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2004/067/52 Close-up view of Alahambra glass and ironworks undated

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Black and white, 6.5”x10” photographic print with close-up view of glass and ironworks at the Alhambra Theatre.

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2004/067/53 Close-up view of molding and detailed carvings along theater handrails undated

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Black and white, 6.5”x10” photographic print with close-up view of molding and detailed carvings along theater handrails.

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2004/067/54 View of Alhambra ceiling artwork and chandelier undated

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Black and white, 7.5”x9.25” photographic print with view of ceiling artwork and chandelier inside theater.

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2004/067/55 View of molding, sculpture, and artwork along balcony and light fixture undated

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Black and white, 7.25”x9.25” photographic print showing molding, sculpture, and artwork along balcony inside theater. Goddess-like figurine supporting a glass orb which appears to be light fixture.

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2004/067/56 Close-up view of Alhambra exterior Moorish stonework undated

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Black and white, 6.25”x9.5” photographic print with close-up view of Moorish detailed stonework on exterior of theater.

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2004/067/57 Close-up view of exterior stained glass window undated

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Black and white, 9.75”x6.5” photographic print with close-up view of stained glass window from the exterior of the theater.

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2004/067/58 Close-up view of interior stone carving of grapevines undated

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Black and white, 6.5”x9.5” photographic print with close-up view of interior stone (alabaster or marble) carving of grapevines.

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2004/067/59 View of interior chandelier, light fixtures, and ceiling artwork undated

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Black and white, 7.75”x9.75” photographic print with view of chandelier and light fixtures as well as artwork on ceiling within theater.

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2004/067/60 View of decorative Moorish paneling/bronzework along balcony undated

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Black and white, 9.75”x6.75” photographic print with view of decorative Moorish paneling/bronzework along theater balcony.

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2004/067/61-68 Views of interior of theater from upper floor balcony undated

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Eight black and white, 6.25”x4.4” photographic prints with views of the interior of the theater from upper floor balcony, views show massive chandelier light fixture suspended from a domed ceiling decorated with intricate, detailed artwork.

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