Dana Strand Club Records
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Sherman Library and Gardens
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2019
Descriptive Summary
Title: Dana Strand Club Records
Dates: 1956-1989
Collection Number: 2018_05
Creator/Collector:
Dana Strand Club
Chandler-Sherman Corporation
Extent:
3 archives boxes; 1 linear foot, 3 inches
Repository:
Sherman Library and Gardens
Corona del Mar, California 92625
Abstract: This collection includes administrative files, corporate
papers, event files and news bulletins from the Dana Strand Club, a mobile home
community located in Dana Point, CA. The files documents the management of the
property, including finances, amenities, such as the beach, pool and coffee shop,
employees, and community events.
Language of Material:
English
Access
The collection is open for research.
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rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the
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Preferred Citation
Dana Strand Club Records. Sherman Library and Gardens
Administrative History
The Dana Strand Club was a mobile home development on the Dana Point Strand
established in 1956 by the Chandler-Sherman Corporation. The Club grounds included
90 lots overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The site was accessible only by private road
and included a private beach. Club amenities included a restaurant, clubhouse,
tennis court and swimming pool. The club hosted events such as holiday parties and a
polar bear swim, and issued a community newsletter.
Membership in the Club, which was required to rent a lot, was strictly regulated by
Chandler-Sherman Corp. New members had to be sponsored by an existing member and
provide three character references, one of which had to be a financial adviser. The
Club had two membership categories: regular and associate. Regular members leased
home sites at the Dana Strand Club. Associate Members were part of the immediate
family of a regular members in good standing. Associate membership were usually only
issued to unmarried daughters and sons over the age of fifteen.
The Club was initially managed by Rex Thompson who was also vice president of
Chandler-Sherman Corporation. In 1958, Thompson resigned as General Manager, and was
replaced by Caroline and Ogden Read. The Reads managed the club until 1981 and then
Drew G. Harper assumed their responsibilities. The Dana Strand Club officially
closed its doors on February 24, 1989.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection includes administrative files, corporate papers, event files and news
bulletins from the Dana Strand Club, a mobile home community located in Dana Point,
CA. The files documents the management of the property, including finances,
amenities, such as the beach, pool and coffee shop, employees, and community
events.
Arrangement
- Administrative Files, 1957-1989
- Corporate Documents, 1956-1960
- Event Files, 1958-1982
- News Bulletins, 1956-1968
Indexing Terms
Business records - California - Orange County - 21st century.
Mobile Homes - California
Planned Communities - California - Orange County - 21st century.
Dana Strand Club - History - 21st century.
Dana Strand and Tennis Club - History - 21st
century.
Dana Point (Calif.) - History - 21st century.
Administrative Files
1957-1989
Extent: 5 linear inches
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of letter correspondence; budget and daily reports;
billing statements; sales receipts; permits; brochures; and maps.
Significant topics represented in this series are the club’s rules and
regulations, membership dues; and labor costs.
Folder 1
Dana Strand Club: Audit Report, October 31, 1957
1957
Folder 2
Dana Strand Club: Audit Report, October 31, 1958
1958
Folder 3
Dana Strand Club: Audit Report, October 31, 1959
1959
Folder 4
Dana Strand Club: Detail of Construction Cost,
10/31/1957
1957
Folder 5
Chandler-Sherman Corporation: Property Transferred to Dana
Strand Club, July 19, 1959
1940-1959
Folder 6
Dana Strand Club: Mr. Kysle W. Bro - Financial
Data
1960
Folder 7
Dana Strand Club: Maps, Applications, and Lease
Forms
1957
Folder 8
Office Correspondence, March - February, 1960
1960
Folder 9
Coffee Shop File, July - September, 1960
1960
Folder 10
Coffee Shop File, October - December, 1960
1960
Folder 11
Dana Strand Club: Permit and Mock-Ups
1981-1988
Folder 12
Dana Strand Club: Use Permits
1966-1977
Folder 13
Dana Strand Club: Original Map
ca. 1965
Folder 14
Dana Strand Club: Photographs
ca. 1957
Folder 15
Dana Strand Club: Brochures
ca. 1978
Folder 16
Dana Strand Club: Mobile Home Auction Brochures
1989
Folder 17
Dana Strand Club: Menus
ca. 1960
Folder 18
History of Dana Point Notes
1961, ca. 1984
Folder 19
Official Opening, 1966 Summer Season
1966
Folder 20
Bank of Laguna Beach
1966
Folder 21
How to Operate the 555 Switchboard Manual
ca. 1970
Folder 22
Newspaper Clippings
1980-1982
Corporate Documents
1956-1960
Extent: 3 linear inches
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of corporate minutes and bylaws for the Dana Strand
Club. The minutes document of the shareholders meeting; management;
officers, executive and other committees, corporate records and reports;
certificates and transfer of shares; and amendments to bylaws.
Folder 1
Articles of Incorporations
1956
Folder 2
Chandler-Sherman Corporation Transfer Assets for Dana Strand
Club Contract
1956
Folder 3
Department of Investments Divisions of
Corporations
1956
Folder 4
Capital Stock Certificate
1956
Folder 5
Certificate of Winding up and Dissolutions
1961
Folder 6
Bylaws for Board of Directors
1956
Folder 7
Meeting Minutes-Board of Directors of Dana Strand
Club
1956-1957
Folder 8
Meeting Minutes-Board of Directors of Dana Strand
Club
1958
Event Files
1958-1988
Extent: 6 linear inches
Scope and Content Note
The materials in this series consist of seating charts, invitations,
reservation cards, spreadsheets, and letter correspondence. The file
document holiday events held at the Club including New Year’s Eve;
Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving,
Annual Polar Bear Day and Christmas.
Folder 9
New Year’s Eve Party, 1958
1958-1960
Folder 10
New Year’s Eve Party, 1959
1959
Folder 11
New Year’s Eve File
1960-1961
Folder 13
St. Patrick’s Day Party
1960
Folder 15
Luau - August 15, 1959
1959
Folder 16
Halloween Party, October 31, 1959
1959
Folder 17
Halloween Party, 1960
1960-1961
Folder 18
Annual Thanksgiving Family Dinner
1959
Folder 19
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner, November 19, 1960
1960
Folder 20
Christmas Decorations, 1959
1959
Folder 21
Christmas Gift Exchange Party, 1960
1960
Folder 22
Parties - Dana Strand Club
1958-1960
Folder 4
Polar Bear: Budget Expenses and Membership
Identification
1967-1982
News Bulletins
1955-1968
Extent: 1 linear inch
Scope and Content Note
This series consisted of newsletters and bulletins, which cover special
celebrations and announcements. The bulletins were published weekly, and
announced the status of club members as illness, new family members,
greetings, and travel announcements.
Folder 5
Bulletin File: 1965, December 1964-April 1965
1964-1965
Folder 6
Bulletin File: 1965, May-December 1965
1964-1965
Folder 7
Bulletin File: 1967-1968, December 1966-April
1967
1966-1967
Folder 8
Bulletin File: 1967-1968, May 1967-January 1968
1967-1968
