Janet Gray Hayes papers, 1914-2003 (bulk 1974-1982).

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Janet Gray Hayes papers, 1914-2003 (bulk 1974-1982).

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The Janet Gray Hayes Papers document the historical significance of Hayes' mayoralty in state and national politics and her influence in bringing other women into local government. Hayes was pivotal in popularizing the Santa Clara Valley's reputation as the "Feminist Capital of the World." Items in this collection also detail Hayes' commitment to improving citizen access to the mayor's office, reducing crime, and promoting controlled urban growth in San Jose.

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Janet Gray (Frazee) Hayes was born in 1926 in Rushville, Indiana, the second of two daughters born to John P. Frazee, Jr. and Lucile Charman Gray Frazee. In 1948, she graduated magna cum laude with a A.B. in Liberal Arts. After graduation, she received a scholarship to attend the University of Chicago, where she graduated with a master's degree in Social Service Administration, again magna cum laude. While attending graduate school she met Kenneth Hayes, a medical student, and in 19...

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