Description
The collection documents the creation and management of Fairytale Town, with material dating from its development in 1955
through 2019. It includes histories of the park and a scrapbook; organizational documents; board agendas, minutes, meeting
notes, and correspondence; financial and fundraising records; program records; accident and security reports; facility maintenance
and improvement records; staffing records; newsletters and marketing materials; and sample illustrations and general artwork.
Background
Fairytale Town is a 3.5 acre children's storybook park that opened in Sacramento's William Land Park in 1959. The park includes
play sets based on children's stories, gardens, farm animals, performance stages, and special programs and events.
Extent
21.02 Linear Feet
(18 containers)
Restrictions
All requests to publish or quote from private manuscripts held by the Center for Sacramento History (CSH) must be submitted
in writing to the archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of CSH as the owner of the physical items and is
not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the patron. No permission
is necessary to publish or quote from public records.
Availability
The collection is open for research.