Institution Type: Archive, Community Organization, Non-profit Organization

Web site: http://www.jc.org/

Archives and Collections

Description:
The collection consists of records and artifacts pertaining to the history of The Jonathan Club, a social club founded in Los Angeles in 1896 and currently serving 4,000 members. Included are thousands of photographs of members and member events, a full run of the Jonathan Magazine (1931-present), some early rosters and registers of Club activities, and realia from various club headquarters and offices (including the Beach Club in Santa Monica).

Regions Covered: Los Angeles County, Southern California region

Type of Materials: Artworks, Books, Cultural Artifacts, Materials & Objects, Diaries/Journals/Personal Papers, Directories, Ephemera, Institutional Publications, Institutional Records, Memorabilia, Official Records, Photographs, Postcards

Time Periods: 1848-1899, 1900-1920, 1921-1949, 1950-1963, 1964-1980, 1981-Present

Languages: English

Sectors of the Population: Business, Clubs/Service/Social Organizations, Politics/Government, European Descent, Middle to Upper Income, Highest Income

Management

Catalog System: FileMaker Pro (in process)
Digital Formats: Some records are on CD
Exhibition Frequency: 3-6 per yr
Outreach: Community Service, Conferences/Conventions, Public Lectures & Programs