Petaluma Cinema Club records, 1942-1971

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Summary

Creators:
Petaluma Cinema Club
Abstract:
This collection contains official records of the Petaluma Cinema Club (also known as the Petaluma Cine Club) of Petaluma, California from establishment in 1942 to dissolution in 1971.
Extent:
1 linear foot 1 box (3 record books; 3 file folders)
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Petaluma Cinema Club records, 1942-1971. SPC.00013, Petaluma History Room, Sonoma County Library, Petaluma, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

Meeting notes, newsletters and other official records of the Petaluma Cinema Club of Petaluma, California.

Biographical / historical:

The inaugural meeting of the Petaluma Cinema Club took place on Jan. 27, 1942, when a group of amateur movie fans became "charter members of the ... organization formed to assist eight- and sixteen-millimeter enthusiasts in bettering their films through exchange of ideas, experiments, and constructive criticism of each other's pictures." (Petaluma Argus-Courier (Petaluma, California) · 31 Jan 1942, page 6) The club offered members demonstrations, opportunities to collaborate on making amateur films, outings and more for the next 30 years. Eventually, interest in filmmaking waned and in 1972, the club shifted its focus to still photography and renamed itself as the Petaluma Camera Club. (Petaluma Argus-Courier (Petaluma, California) · 26 Apr 1994, page 29 )

Acquisition information:
Gift: donor and donation date unknown
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard, Second Edition (DACS)

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is unprocessed. Please contact the Petaluma History Room for access; for contact info and current hours, see https://sonomalibrary.org/locations/petaluma-history-room

Terms of access:

Collection does not circulate and may be photocopied or photographed by arrangement only.

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Petaluma Cinema Club records, 1942-1971. SPC.00013, Petaluma History Room, Sonoma County Library, Petaluma, CA.

Location of this collection:
6135 State Farm Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928, US
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(707) 545-0831
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