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Historical Records Commission

Historical Records Commission Minutes February 11, 2020

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Members present:
Katherine Rinehart (Chair)
Joyce Sayed (Vice-Chair)  
Steven Lovejoy  
John Murphey
Eric Stanley

Members excused: 
None

Associate Members present:
Amanda King, Secretary

Guests present:
Sarah Vantrease, Sonoma County Library Public Services Division Manager

  1. Call to order 4:01 pm
  2. The January 14, 2020 Minutes were approved
    1. Motion by John Murphey
    2. Second by Joyce Sayed
    3. Eric Stanley and Katherine Rinehart abstain
    4. Steven Lovejoy absent for vote, arrived 4:07 pm
    5. Approved
  3. Budget Discussion
    1. $4,292.00 balance
  4. Strategic Planning
    1. John to move items from Strategic Plan related to objectives and Archives Task Force to a separate document
  5. Continuing Business
    1. Archives Activity
      1. After correspondence between Sonoma County Library and Coroner's Office, the  Coroner has decided to keep the items they removed previously
      2. RFP for Archives Inventory and Rehousing of The Archives available for review now, due by February 13, 2020:  https://sonomalibrary.org/about-us/contracting-opportunities/request-for-proposals-archives-inventory
      3. Discussions occurring regarding lease renewal on Los Guilicos Archives site, which currently ends on March 31, 2020.
    2. Archives Task Force
      1. Update to come in March 2020
    3. Library Commissioner Update
      1. Update to come in March 2020
    4. Collections & Archives Recognition Awards, March 2021
      1. Eric Stanley spoke with Ray Johnson, President of the Sonoma County Historical Society (SCHS), and he states the SCHS Board is okay with HRC participating during their awards.
      2. Eric Stanley to talk with Ray Johnson to have brochure/flyer on hand at the March 29, 2020 meeting regarding Collections & Archives Recognition Awards.
      3. HRC made a decision to start the awards in conjunction with the Sonoma County Historical Society in March 2021.
    5. Outreach
      1. Steven Lovejoy writing an article about 1850-1853 "Court of Sessions" documents.  Case files are now held at State Archives.  Steve reviewed items in our local Archives and located 3-4 bound items.
      2. John Murphey received a request from Katherine Rinehart and will update in March 2020 regarding his article.
      3. Steven Lovejoy requested HRC presence at Sunday, March 29, 2020 Historical Society Awards & Luncheon.  Eric Stanley said he would discuss with Ray Johnson regarding tabling.
  6. New Business
    1. No discussion
  7. Public Comment
      1. 2020 Women's Suffrage Project Program and Events, www.socowomen2020.org
        1. Authors/Speakers:
          1. February 15, 2020, Rohnert Park-Cotati Library, Robert P. J. Cooney, Jr., "Winning Political Power for Women: Carrie Chapman Catt and the League of Women Voters"
          2. March 13, 2020, AAUW Santa Rosa at Tudor Rose, Gina Mulligan, "Remember the Ladies"
          3. June 6, 2020, Jack London State Historic Park, Cecelia Tichi, "Jack London & Suffrage"
        2. Exhibit Openings:
          1. Now through September 2020, Museum of Sonoma County, From Suffrage to #MeToo
          2. March 15, 2020, Charles Schulz Museum & Research Center, Lucy! Fussbudget to Feminism
          3. April 4, 2020, West County Museum, Suffrage Headquarters
          4. Summer 2020, Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, Petaluma's Participation in Suffrage
        3. March With Us:
          1. February 15, 2020, Cloverdale Citrus Parade
          2. April 18, 2020, Apple Blossom Parade
          3. April 25, 2020, Butter & Eggs Parade
          4. May 2, 2020, Windsor Day Parade
          5. May 16, 2020, Long Beach Rose Parade
          6. June 6, 2020, Pride Parade
          7. July 4, 2020, July 4th Parades
          8. July 11, 2020, Cotati Kids Day Parade
          9. October 10, 2020, Rohnert Part Founder's Day Parade
        4. Discussion Groups/Workshops:
          1. February 2020, A Discussion on Privilege
          2. March 2020, Inter-sectional Feminism
          3. April 2020, Oral History
          4. May 2020, Disenfranchisement
          5. June 2020, Womxn Finding Their Voice
          6. August 2020, Oral History
          7. September 2020, Political Engagement
          8. October 2020, Oral History
        5. Film Screenings:
          1. March 14, 2020, Windsor Regional Library, California Women Win the Vote
          2. TBD, Congregation Shomrei Torah and more Sonoma County locations, Suppressed-The Fight to Vote
      1. Sonoma County Historical Society Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, Panel Discussion on the Centennial of the 19th Amendment & Equal Rights, Sunday, March 29, 2020, 11:00 am, Flamingo Resort, Santa Rosa
      2. Sonoma County Heritage Network Committee
        1. Next meeting Saturday, April 11, 2020, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Tomales Regional History Center Meeting Room, 26701 Highway 1, Tomales
      3. Sonoma County Genealogical Society presents, "Finding Your French-Canadian Ancestors FAST In Quebec and US Records on the Internet" by Claire E. Miller, Saturday, February 15, 2020, 12:00 pm, Cypress Room, Finley Center, 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa
      4. Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library presents, "Honoring Their Service: Women Veterans Sharing Stories", Sunday, March 1, 2020, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Forum Room, Central Library, 211 E St, Santa Rosa
    2. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm

    Next meeting – March 10, 2020, 4:00 pm Sonoma County Library Annex, Santa Rosa