Skip to main content

Biographical File

 File — Box: 1
Identifier: Series I:

Series Scope and Content Summary

From the Series:

This series documents McKenna's political career through her speech files, including speeches to the Teamsters, Women in Business, and the National Organization of Women, among others. She spoke on topics related to prison reform, transportation and advocacy for children, as well as the Commission on the Status of Women. McKenna's commitment to social and environmental advocacy, particularly issues related to protecting children's rights, is presented through her speaking engagements. This series also includes a very brief biographical file.

Abbreviations

From the Series:
AAUW
American Association of Women
APA
American Planning Association
AWMA
American Women's Medical Association
BS
Board Of Supervisors
COC
Chamber of Commerce
CLWV
County League Of Women Voters
EWI
Executive Women International
MTC
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NOW
National Organization for Women
PIBA
Peninsula Industry And Business Association
PRSAPC
Public Relations Society Of America Peninsula Chapter
SJ
San Jose
SJSU
San Jose State University
SJWB
San Jose Women in Business
SCC
Santa Clara County
SCU
Santa Clara University
TBD
Transit District Board
UCB
University of Berkeley
WB
Women in Business

Dates

  • Creation: 1985-1996

Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 8 boxes (10.5 linear feet)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0028
(408) 808-2062
(408) 808-2063 (Fax)