East Palo Alto Women's Club Records, 1917-1995, 1922-1955

Women's clubs

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East Palo Alto Women's Club.

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The East Palo Alto Women's Club records document the history and accomplishments of the organization from 1917-1995 (bulk dates 1920-1955). Starting in 1893 as the Mother's Club, they formally incorporated on June 20, 1894 as the Woman's Club of Palo Alto with 24 members. The main objectives of the club focused on self-improvement, mutual aide, and community work. During their formative years, club women played a significant role in city government through fund-raising efforts and d...

San José State University

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Organizational History In 1857 the San Francisco Board of Education established Minns' Evening Normal School for current and prospective teachers in the city. Named after its principal, George W. Minns, the institution was formally established as the first California State Normal School by the State Legislature in 1862. A decade later, the Legislature voted to move the Normal School to San José, and the school relocated to its new home on Was...