East Palo Alto Women's Club records, 1917-1995 (bulk 1920-1955)

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East Palo Alto Women's Club records, 1917-1995 (bulk 1920-1955)

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The East Palo Alto Women's Club records consists of administrative records and artifacts documenting the club's activities from 1917-1995 (bulk 1920-1955). The collection contents include standard organizational formats such as minute record books, community service records, the organization's constitutions and by-laws, district and state reports published between 1917-1995, scrapbooks, news clippings, certificates, and awards. In addition to the printed materials the collection includes a wooden gavel and a workable seal stamp used by the organization. This collection is arranged into one series: Administrative records and artifacts, 1917-1995 (bulk 1920-1955).

3.75 linear feet (3 boxes).

San Jose State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 8142729

San Jose State University

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San JoseĢ State University. Library. Special Collections & Archives

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Organizational History In 1857 the San Francisco Board of Education established an evening school for current and prospective teachers in the city. The school became know as the Minns' Evening Normal School, named after the principal, Washington Minns. In 1862, the California State Legislature formally established Minns' school as the first California State Normal School. The school remained in San Francisco until the California State Legisla...

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...