The League of Women Voters of San Diego Records (1937-1998) document the League’s programs in voter service, citizen education, action and advocacy programs. The collection also includes documents created by the state-level organization, League of Women Voters of California (LWV-CA), and the national organization, the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWV-US). The collection contains a wide variety of documents, including meeting agendas and minutes, reports, correspondence & memos, newsletters, publications, newspapers, photographs, audiovisual recordings, and scrapbooks. The collection is arranged in five series: Administrative Files; Program Files; Publications; Photographs and Audiovisual Materials; and Scrapbooks.

The Administrative Files (1942-1994) includes the agendas, minutes, and reports from Board meetings and local conventions; annual reports and Board reports; financials records; public and internal correspondence; membership files; and yearbooks.

The Program Files (1946-1994) series documents the League of Women Voters of San Diego’s programs in voter service/citizen education, voter registration drives, and advocacy & action around political issues. This series also includes the LWV-SD’s subject files on a wide range of political issues, such as education and public schools; housing, mental health, natural resources and environmental protection; San Diego City government reform; urban planning and redevelopment; and water. Of special interest are files documenting the LWV-SD’s annual Women of Vision awards, honoring San Diego area women’s public service, from 1987-1996.

The Publications (1938-1998) includes a variety of newsletters, newspapers, and reports published by the League of Women Voters of San Diego and the state-level and national League. Most notable are the LWV-SD’s local San Diego Voter newsletters issued from 1938-1998, and the occasional Election Extra newspaper, published to coincide the local elections.

The Photographs and Audiovisual Materials (1956-1970) includes photographs of League activities and meetings from the 1950s-1970s. This series also includes a variety of audio recordings, such as LWV-SD meetings and activities, educational programs produced by the LWV-US.

Several Scrapbooks (1937-1971) a include newspaper clippings and publicity material from League events and programs.