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Newton Booth PTA Publicity Report, Guide to the
MC.88  
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  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento Room
    Title: Newton Booth PTA Publicity Report
    Identifier/Call Number: MC.88
    Physical Description: 0.125 Linear Feet 1 Binder
    Date (inclusive): 1943-1944
    Abstract: This is a multiple format collection covering materials produced by or about the Newton Booth school's Parent Teacher Association between 1943 and 1944. Newspaper clippings, event invitations, programs, ticket stubs, notices to parents, and other ephemera maintain a record of school events and of the PTA's actions.

    Biographical / Historical

    Newton Booth was a public elementary school in Sacramento, California located at 26th and V Streets. It was constructed in 1921. The school closed in 1974 due to new legislation concerning the ability of buildings to withstand earthquakes. The building was later renovated in 1984 and was eventually bought by private school group Merryhill in 2013. At the time this collection was constructed in 1944, The Newton Booth Parent-Teacher Association consisted of 78 members and served a student body of around 350 students.

    Scope and Contents

    This collection is a single binder consisting of materials glued directly to the pages. All materials are related to the activities and events of Newton Booth's Parent-Teacher Association. Although the cover of the binder indicates the years 1942-1943, the material inside spans 1943-1944. Newspaper clippings contain information about the PTA (elections, meeting times, new member oaths) as well as announcements for PTA hosted events. The collection also includes invitations, programs, parent notices, and additional ephemera such as napkins and student art. All photographs are black and white. Materials from PTA hosted events include graduations, lunches, dances, and student drives for bonds, stamps, and paper.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Newton Booth PTA Publicity Report, MC 88, Sacramento Room, Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento, California.