San Jose (Calif.) -- History -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Janet Gray Hayes Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2002-01
Abstract
In 1974 Janet Gray Hayes became mayor of San Jose, California and the first female elected to the office of mayor of a large American city. She was overwhelmingly reelected to a second term, and served as mayor until 1982. Prior to her groundbreaking election in 1974, she won a seat on the San Jose City Council and also served as vice mayor. This collection documents her political trajectory from 1974-1982. During her tenure as mayor she focused on urban development issues and smart growth...
Dates:
1914-2002; Majority of material found within 1974 - 1982
Found in:
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Janet Gray Hayes Papers Addition
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2014-05-31
Abstract
The Janet Gray Hayes Papers Addition documents her tenure as a city council member, vice mayor and mayor, from the 1960s to 2014. This collection consists of newspaper clippings, campaign materials, photographs and other memorabilia. Additionally, some material dates before her election to public office and continues through the end of her life.
Dates:
1950- 2014 ; Majority of material found within 1971-1987
Found in:
SJSU Special Collections & Archives