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California Library Association Convention Anniversary Performance Papers, 1935
MC 78  
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  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento Room
    Title: California Library Association Convention Anniversary Performance Papers, 1935
    Identifier/Call Number: MC 78
    Physical Description: .25 Linear Feet 1 Archival Folder
    Date: 1935
    Abstract: Very small collection consisting of a photograph of players and typed script for the performance "Fads, Frivols and Cheers for Our Forty Hectic Years," recognizing the fortieth anniversary of the California Library Association convention, held in Sacramento, California, in June 1935.

    Biographical / Historical

    The California Library Association was founded in 1895. 450 delegates from around the state and under the leadership of State Librarian Mabel Gillis, met in Sacramento in early June 1935 for the group's fortieth anniversary to discuss the establishment of an organizational code of ethics. Venues for meeting were the Hotel Senator, Hotel Sacramento and the Masonic Temple. "Fads, Frivols and Cheers for Our Forty Hectic Years" was performed on the evening of June 5 at Hotel Senator during a banquet for delegates. The epic's writer and director was Miss Helen M. Dobson, who worked as a book repairer at the California State Library. The five players, their names listed on the back of a photograph, were Roy Chastain, William Rogers, Curtis Hoffman, Dave Bicker and Jesse Moering.

    Scope and Contents

    The script is composed of 11 typewritten pages with the performance broken down as follows: Naughty Nineties (1895); New Century (1900); 1905 Period; 1912 Period; War Period; Post War Period (1918-1920); Flapper Jazz Twenties (1920-1925); and, Modern Times. Of particular note is the Post War Period's inclusion of a pianologue covering Women's Suffrage and Prohibition. Accompanying the script and photograph are newspaper clippings that cover the convention.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], California Library Association Convention Anniversary Performance Papers, 1935, MC 78, Sacramento Room, Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento, California.