Dianne McKenna papers 1985-1996

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Dianne McKenna papers 1985-1996

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The Dianne McKenna papers document a portion of her political career as Mayor and City Council Member of Sunnyvale from 1977-1984, and her work on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors(SCCBS), serving from 1985-1996. The collection spans 1980-1996, the bulk of which documents her contributions to the SCCBS from 1985-1996, and particularlyherwork in transportation and child advocacy.

6 record cartons, 2 boxes; 10.5 linear feet

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San José State University. Library

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