Overview of the Collection
Scope and Contents
Access Terms
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Overview of the Collection
Title: Occupy Sebastopol collection
Date (inclusive): 2011-2013
Date (bulk): (bulk, 2011)
Identification: SPC.00018
Compiler:
Stoberger, Ann
Creator:
Sebastopol (Calif.). City Council
Source publication:
Sonoma West times & news
Source publication:
Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, Calif. : 1901)
Source publication:
Sonoma County gazette
Physical Description:
0.1 linear feet
1 document folder (40 x 25 cm)
Language of Material: Materials are in English.
Repository:
Sonoma County History and Genealogy Library, Sonoma County Library
725 Third Street
Santa Rosa, CA,
Abstract: This collection contains 42 items related to the Occupy movement, focusing on activities and discussion in and around Sebastopol,
California. Most items are clippings and photocopies of articles and letters to the editor that appeared in Sonoma West Times
& News, with a small number taken from the Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, Calif.), the Sonoma County Gazette and other publications.
The collection also includes packets from Sebastopol City Council meetings that included resolutions or other business related
to Occupy Sebstopol.
Biography/Organization History
Occupy Sebastopol was a part of the international, progressive, socio-political Occupy movement against social and economic
inequality and the lack of "real democracy" around the world. In solidarity with other Occupy groups, a prime concern was
how large corporations (and the global financial system) control the world in a way that disproportionately benefited a minority,
undermined democracy, and was unstable. "Occupy" formed part of what Manfred Steger called the "global justice movement".
The most visible aspect of Occupy Sebastopol was an "information tent" erected in the downtown Sebastopol Plaza in November
2011, sanctioned by the Sebastopol City Council, as well as a number of protests in the latter part of 2011. By the time the
tent came down in March 2013, much of the energy of the Occupy movement had dissipated, but a number of its aims were carried
on through Transition Sebastopol and efforts by the City Council to make Sebastopol a more sustainable community through Solar
Sebastopol and other programs.
Scope and Contents
Clippings and photocopies of articles; letters to the editor; packets from Sebastopol City Council meeting packets.
Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order.
Access Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.
Corporate Names
Occupy Sebastopol (Movement)
Occupy Wall Street (Movement)
Occupy Wall Street (Movement)--Archives)
Geographic Terms
Sebastopol (Calif.)
Sebastopol (Calif.)--Politics and government
Topical Terms
Occupy movement--California--Sebastopol
Income distribution--United States
Occupy movement
Occupy movement--New York (State)--New York
Protest movements--United States
Genre and Format Terms
Correspondence
Ephemera
Newsletters
Pamphlets
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
The Sonoma County Library makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to digitized work and can claim only
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,
public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to
the copyrights held by parties other than the Library. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such
rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use. Preferred credit line
is: Courtesy, the Sonoma County Library. Please see additional reproduction and reuse information at
https://sonomalibrary.org/locations/sonoma-county-history-and-genealogy-library/order-photo
[Identification of item], Occupy Sebastopol collection, 2011-2013 (bulk, 2011). SPC.00018, History and Genealogy Library,
Sonoma County Library, Santa Rosa, CA.
Gift: Ann Stroberger,
2013
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