Manhattan Beach Residents Association Collection, 1988-2012; undated

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Summary

Title:: Manhattan Beach Residents Association Collection
Dates:: 1988-2012; undated
Abstract:: This collection includes flyers, pamphlets, correspondence, meeting notes, articles, and other documents related to the Manhattan Beach Residents Association (MBRA).Also included in this collection are issues of the MBRA publication, "The Observer". Subjects include association engagement with members to raise awareness about local issues since its early establishment in 1988.
Extent:: 2 boxes and .63 Linear Feet
Language:: English .
Preferred citation:: [title of item] Manhattan Beach Residents Association Collection. Courtesy of the Gerth Archives and Special Collections. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills

Background

Scope and content:

The Manhattan Beach Residents Association Collection (1988-2012; undated) contains .63 linear feet of flyers, pamphlets, correspondence, meeting notes, articles, news clippings, and other documents related to the Manhattan Beach Residents Association (MBRA). Also included in this collection are issues of the MBRA publication, "The Observer". Material in this collection relate to local government issues regarding Manhattan Beach including various city projects, disputes, work plans, and other concerns.

Biographical / historical:

The Manhattan Beach Resident Association (MBRA) is an all-volunteer organization formed circa 1988 that aims to "preserve the residential character and quality of our unique neighborhoods, promote local businesses, advocate for local schools, and increase broader participation in City government." The organization engages with residents through their monthly publication, "The Observer", as well as through correspondence and meetings.

Sources: "Our Objectives" MBRA, www.manhattanbeachresidentsassociation.org/our-objectives

Acquisition information:

Donated by Neil Boyer, 2019.

Processing information:

This collection was processed by Cherry Ojeda; January 2020.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:: Local government--California
Places:: Manhattan Beach (Calif.)

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:: Cherry Ojeda
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-01-29 23:53:02 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:: There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Terms of access:: All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:: [title of item] Manhattan Beach Residents Association Collection. Courtesy of the Gerth Archives and Special Collections. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills

Location of this collection:: California State University, Dominguez Hills, Archives and Special Collections

University Library, 5th Flr (5039)

1000 E. Victoria Street

Carson, CA 90747, US