1965

Lorraine Hales and the California Collection

At the annual meeting on January 27, 1965, members met librarian Carlotta Hoye and the incoming officers. The board authorized an honorary historian. In March, Lorraine Hales introduced the board and promoted a collection of California books. The Hales family gave a limited-edition copy of Aerial California. Donated books carried donor bookplates. The board planned a May 22 Libations benefit and a writing contest with prizes for short stories, poetry and illustration. Summer reading drew 50 participants. On November 6, the Friends held a benefit dinner for the California Collection. The board adopted annual audits and canceled the year's Christmas party. In December, the board approved Californiana purchases, magazine subscriptions in foreign languages and archaeology, and Durant's Story of Civilization.

Drawn from: Annual meeting — Lorraine Hales and new officers; Board meeting — historian, membership drive and California collection; Carlotta Hoye welcome and membership drive; Daily Breeze — California-history book drive; Board meeting — writing contest and benefit planning; Board meeting — summer reading and Californiana dinner; Board meeting — annual audit and Mexican Fiesta; Board meeting — benefit proceeds and library purchases.

Summary written by Claude from this year's records, for review by the board. Read every year.