Dianne McKenna papers, 1980-1996 (bulk 1985-1996).

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Dianne McKenna papers, 1980-1996 (bulk 1985-1996).

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In 1997 Dianne McKenna donated her papers to San Jose State University. This collection documents a portion of McKenna's 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 bulk of the collection documents her contributions to the SCCBS, including her work as chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. Committed to improving the lives of children, McKenna helped form the Children's Shelter in 1995, and Kids In Common, a children's advocacy organization.

10.5 linear feet (6 record cartons, 2 boxes).

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