Overview of the Collection
Scope and Contents
Access Terms
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Overview of the Collection
Creator:
Petaluma Cinema Club
Title: Petaluma Cinema Club records
Date (inclusive): 1942-1971
Identification: SPC.00013
Physical Description:
1 linear foot
1 box (3 record books; 3 file folders)
Language of Material: Materials are in English.
Repository:
Petaluma History Room, Petaluma Regional Library
100 Fairgrounds Drive
Petaluma, CA,
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.
Biography/Organization History
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 )
Scope and Contents
Meeting notes, newsletters and other official records of the Petaluma Cinema Club of Petaluma, California.
Access Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.
Corporate Names
Petaluma Cinema Club
Topical Terms
Motion pictures--Societies, etc.
Motion pictures--California--Petaluma--History
Amateur films--Production and direction--California--Petaluma--History
Genre and Format Terms
Minutes
Administrative records
Archival materials
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Conditions Governing Access:
Access Information
Conditions of Use
Collection does not circulate and may be photocopied or photographed by arrangement only.
Publication Rights
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physical ownership of the work (s) described in these records. However, these materials are intended for Personal or Research
use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format,
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[Identification of item], Petaluma Cinema Club records, 1942-1971. SPC.00013, Petaluma History Room, Sonoma County Library,
Petaluma, CA.
Gift: donor and donation date unknown
