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Collection
Identifier: MSS-2014-07-01
Abstract
The Ethel Pitts Walker collection consists of four boxes of material donated by Dr. Ethel Pitts Walker, a former Emeritus Professor of Theater at San Jose State University. This collection includes copies of her published works, directorial notes and scripts of plays she directed. The collection also includes newspaper articles, reviews of her plays, letters and digital copies of photographs of awards she received. Also include are copies of speeches she wrote and delivered at school...
Dates:
1973-2012 [1976- 1988]; Majority of material found within 1976-1988
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2003-12-01
Abstract
The James P. Walsh papers document the professional work of San José State University Emeritus Professor of History. The collection consists of chapter drafts, subject files, photographs and draft copies of his books; San José State University: An Interpretive History 1950-2000 and One and the Same: The History of Continuing Education at San José State University 1857-2007, which document the...
Dates:
1950-2006
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2019-06-03
Abstract
J. Benton White (d. 1931- ) was the first ombudsman on racial issues at San José State University. His position was created in 1967 by President Robert D. Clark in response to racial conflict and discrimination on campus, and was the first of its kind at a college or university in the United States. The bulk of the papers are correspondence, news clippings and reports from 1967-1971.
Dates:
1940-2019; Majority of material found within 1967-1971
Collection
Identifier: MSS.2008.10.01
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2013-04-30
Abstract
The collection of Robert H. Willey contains records pertaining to Willey’s law practice in Monterey County from 1879-1916. The first series consists of records documenting various Willey family legal transactions. Series two consists of a variety of legal records that include: deeds, legal agreements, mining documents, financial statements, patent correspondence, court documents and other legal records. Series three consists of a single petition and includes a typescript. The petitioner...
Dates:
1831-1911; 1860 - 1880
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2010-06-03
Abstract
The O. C. Williams Records, 1887-1992 (bulk 1946-1974), document Dr. Williams' tenure at San Jose State College, as well as his professional career as a poet. The records consist of Humanities Department records, index card files, class notes, correspondence, literary research notes, microfilm records of the Defoe's Tour thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain, and Williams' original poetry. The records are arranged into three series: Series I: Humanities...
Dates:
1887-1992
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2021-8-28
Abstract
This collection documents the professional and personal life of Susanne B. Wilson before, during, and after her career in local politics, as well as her community activism and work with San José State University. It includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, awards, event materials, writings, and other memorabilia. This collection spans from 1912 to 2017, with the majority of the materials spanning from 1970 to 2000.
Dates:
1912-2017; Majority of material found within 1970-2000
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2011-12-01
Abstract
The Wings of History Aerial Photographic Collection contains photographic negatives and prints of aerial images of San Francisco, Santa Clara Valley and Monterey Bay communities. Towns, prominent buildings and landmarks in Santa Clara Valley and San Francisco are represented. Of these, some of the structures of note include the Lick Observatory, Agnew State Mental Hospital – East Area, Alum Rock Natatorium, Spartan Stadium and the bridges of San Francisco.
Dates:
1936-1941
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2010-02-18
Abstract
The Women's Heritage Museum/International Museum of Women Records document the formation of this museum, which was organized to promote women's history. The records consist of administrative documents, newspaper clippings, photographs, video tapes, and materials from exhibits.
Dates:
1887-2005 (bulk 1970-1997)
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2015-06-20
Abstract
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is an international peace organization with established sections and local branches across the globe. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WILPF has consistently worked to promote national and international policies that ensure peace, freedom, and human rights through non-violent means.The San Jose Branch was founded around 1951, and today is one of 16 active WILPF branches based in California. Active in local and...
Dates:
1951-2015; Majority of material found in (Bulk 1971-1999)
