Manhattan Beach Resident Association SPC.2019.008
Cherry Ojeda
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2020-01-21
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
archives@csudh.edu
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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Scope and Contents
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
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Cherry Ojeda; January 2020.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
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
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Neil Boyer, 2019.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Manhattan Beach (Calif.)
Local government--California
box 1, folder 1
Document by Lillian Light on nuclear power
undated
box 1, Folder 2
Notes regarding the "Observer", strategic planning, member information, and others
undated
box 1, Folder 3
News clipping entitled "Public Partnership to Build Park at TRW" by John Tawa
October 7, 1999
box 1, folder 4
"Daily Breeze" news clipping entitled "Court reinstates MB harassment suit" regarding Manhattan Beach Police Department hostile
workplace environment suit against officers who are gay or perceived as gay
October 2, 2004
box 1, folder 5
CD "East MB, West MB"
undated
box 1, folder 6
Correspondence from MBRA to Mr. Wieseman
undated
box 1, folder 7
Publications, personal notes, and advertisements
approximately 2006 - 2016
box 1, folder 9
Correspondence from MBRA to member
2001-2003; undated
box 1, folder 10
Correspondence in regards to Police and Fire Facility Construction Project
2006
box 1, folder 11
Document entitled "The swelling McMansion Backlash"
April 2006
box 1, folder 12
Documents and articles pertaining to Edison under grown utility project
July - August 2006; undated
box 1, folder 14
Article entitled "Just When I thought I was Out They Pulled Me Back In Again" By Chuck Harris
June 2007
box 1, folder 15
Los Angeles District Attorney Office Bureau of Fraud and Corruption Prosecutions Public Integrity Division inquiry to the
Honorable Board of Trustees Manhattan Beach School District regarding allegations of Brown Act violations
October 2007
box 1, folder 16
Correspondence from Manhattan Beach City Hall to "Strand Resident" pertaining to standard garden inspections
2008
box 1, folder 17
Work planning meeting status of carry over items from 2008 - 2009 work plan
2009
box 1, folder 19
Correspondence pertaining to alcohol licences for Centennial Ball on the public beach
2011
box 1, Folder 20
Correspondence from Richard O. Storm to Manhattan Beach City Council in regards to bike lane plan and remarks by council member
Montgomery
October 2011
box 1, Folder 21
Correspondence from Frank Wattles to Parking and Public Improvements Council on appeal to the encroachment of Yucca trees
on public walk street
December 1, 2011
box 1, Folder 22
Pamphlets, speech, memorandum of events
2012
box 2, folder 1
The Observer, Vol. 1, No. 1-4; Vol. 2, No. 1-12
September 1988-December 1989
box 2, folder 2
The Observer, Vol. 3, No. 1-12; Vol. 4, No. 1-7, 10,12
January 1990- December 1991
box 2, folder 3
The Observer, Vol. 5, No. 1-6, 9,11; Vol. 6, No. 2,3; Vol. 7, No. 7.
January 1992- March 1994
Scope and Contents
Missing V.6-No.12; Missing V. 7-No.2-12
box 2, folder 4
The Observer, Vol. 1, No. 1-6; Vol. 2, No. 1-7; Vol 3, No. 1-6
February 2001- December 2003
box 2, Folder 5
The Observer, Vol. 4, No. 1-5; Vol. 5, No. 1-4; Vol. 6, No. 1-6
February 2004- December 2006
box 2, folder 6
The Observer, Vol. 7, No. 1-4; Vol. 8, No. 1-4; Vol. 9, No. 1-5; Vol. 10, No. 1
February 2007- December 2010
box 2, folder 7
The Observer, Vol. 10, No. 2--4; Vol. 11, No. 1-4; Vol. 12, No. 1-5; Vol. 13, No. 1-4
May 2010- November 2013
box 2, folder 9
The Observer, Vol 15, No. 1-5; Vol. 16, No.1-2; Vol. 17, No. 1-2
January 2015- August 2017
