California Collection

In 1965 the Friends ran a California-history book drive, received a limited-edition Aerial California from the Hales family and held a November 6 buffet, the California Book Fiesta, for the collection. In December 1966 they announced an annual $50 gift from the Gazins for Californiana. In December 1991 Betty Evans reported 24 California Collection purchases costing $243.47. In January 1995 the board withheld collection funds pending clarification of ownership, and in June 2003 it set aside $800 for the crowded collection pending study. A special meeting voted on September 20, 2010 to disband the collection, and by May 2011 part of it was going to other libraries.

Drawn from: Daily Breeze — California-history book drive; California Book Fiesta invitation; Gazin annual gift and Flake memorial collection announcement; December sale, proposed El Camino donation and California purchases; Tim Ferguson elected president and California Collection funding held; Board earmarks California Collection money and recognizes school donations; Special meeting votes to disband California Collection; Board meeting requests written funding requests and asset inventory.