Abstract The Antique Valentine’s Day Cards Collection, 1948-1950, consists of thirty-two decorated cut-out valentines, two pop-up valentines, one large valentine, one newspaper clipping from 1950, and three notecards with written information about valentines. This collection is arranged in two series: Series I: Antique Valentines, 1948; and Series II: Documents to Antique Valentines, 1950.Valentines were handmade until the 1800s. They were designed with lacy paper backgrounds, romantic...

Abstract The Far East Asia Collection consists of a collection of books, scrolls, and other artifacts believed to have been donated by Miss Ethel Swiger. Miss Swiger graduated from San Jose State College in 1934 and received her credential in librarianship in 1942. She went on to help establish the program of library education at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, from 1956 to 1960. Also included are several books in Chinese from the personal collection of writer, poet, and San Jose State University...

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The Carolyn Grassi Papers, bulk 1968-2005, include the personal and professional papers of poet Carolyn Grassi, a San José State University alumna (M.P.A. 1980). The collection is primarily made up of correspondence exchanged between Grassi and various literary luminaries. The collection also includes photographs, poetry, essays, workshop materials, and materials from Grassi’s time as a college student and instructor.