Susan Hammer Papers 1966-1999 1989-1998

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Susan Hammer Papers 1966-1999 1989-1998

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt6r29r199

This collection documents the two-term administration of Susan Hammer, who served as Mayor of San Jose between the years 1990 and 1998. She is known for her commitment to improving public safety, education, and access to the arts. The collection consists of administrative files, press and publicity, awards, photographs, videotapes, correspondence, and other memorabilia collected primarily during Hammer's mayoralty. Also included are the files of the Protocol Office created during the term of Hammer's predecessor, Tom McEnery. The collection highlights Hammer's involvement in San Jose community and economic development.

22 cartons, 1 box, 2 flat boxes; 48 linear feet

eng,

San José State University. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6658370

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Hammer, Susan, 1938-

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Biographical History Susan Walker Hammer was born in Altadena, California in 1938. She spent her childhood in neighboring Monrovia, where she lived in a house built by her grandparents. Her father, Jim Walker managed an insurance agency he co-owned with Hammer's maternal grandmother, Prairie Krutzch. Hammer's mother, Katrine Walker was a stay-at-home mother and community activist. Hammer, an honor student and avid tennis player, a...

Bert Gerlitz

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