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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Manhattan Beach Residents Association Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2019.008
Physical Description:
2 boxes
Physical Description:
.63 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 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.
Language of Material:
English
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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.
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
This collection was processed by Cherry Ojeda; January 2020.
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
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.
[title of item] Manhattan Beach Residents Association Collection. Courtesy of the Gerth Archives and Special Collections.
University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Neil Boyer, 2019.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Manhattan Beach (Calif.)
Local government--California