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Rita Sanchez Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0456
Scope and Contents
The Rita Sanchez Papers (1972-2013) document Sanchez's work while teaching at Mesa Community College and her influence on the Chicano Studies Department there, as well as work done in the San Diego community. The majority of the material dates from 1990-2000 and focuses on student activities and campus events. The collection is divided into two series: Professional Papers and Photographs. Filed alphabetically, the...
Dates:
1972-2013
Sylvia A. Cramer Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0458
Scope and Contents
The Sylvia A. Cramer Collection (1970-2009) documents Cramer's support of the Chicano movement while at SDSU. Of particular interest are notes from a study group of faculty and students who met to discuss Chicano and Chicana issues at the university. Also included are posters supporting United Farm Worker causes; documentation of an initiative against Proposition 13, a referendum that limited property taxation; and the Bakke decision, in which the US Supreme...
Dates:
1970-2009; Majority of material found in 1970-1976
Carlotta Hernandez Terry Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0457
Scope and Contents
The Carlotta Hernandez Terry Collection (1951-2006) documents Hernandez's accomplishments as a singer-songwriter and painter. Of particular interest are transcripts of the songs written by the artist as well as pieces of her artwork. Also included are photographs of Hernandez's musical performances and paintings, including the Tierra Mia mural at Chicano Park. The majority of the material dates from 1970-1980 and focuses on her artistic achievements. Filed...
Dates:
1951-2006; Majority of material found in 1970-1980
Howard Hollman Newspaper Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0461
Scope and Contents
The Howard Hollman Newspaper Collection (1965-2000) documents the Chicano Movement and Hollman's activism in San Diego. Of particular interest are local newspapers such as La Verdad, La Raza, Inside the Beast, and Good Morning Teaspoon. The majority of the material dates from 1965-1975 and focuses primarily on the issues Chicanos...
Dates:
1965 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1975
Gussie K. Singer City of Hope Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0463
Scope and Contents
The Gussie K. Singer City of Hope Collection consists of tribute books, newsletters, certificates, and other papers, including a 1971 tribute book honoring Harry Bronstein.
Dates:
1971 - 2008
Lowell Davies Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0046
Scope and Contents
The Lowell Davies Papers consist of correspondence, organizational documents, architectural records, financial records, meeting minutes, committee reports, programs, publications, newspaper and magazine clippings, publicity announcement, and photographs. The collection measures 7.5 linear feet and spans the period from 1911 to 1988. The materials in this collection pertain to the production and physical history of the San Diego Old Globe Theatre (San Diego Community Theatre), including...
Dates:
1911-1988
Marybelle S. Bigelow Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0298
Scope and Contents
The Marybelle S. Bigelow Collection dates from 1953 to 2001. The collection is arranged in two series, personal and professional. In addition, there is an oversized section, which contains materials from both series. The collection includes correspondence, drafts and manuscripts, photographs, diaries, slides and other papers related to Bigelow's personal life and career as an art professor.The Personal series (1953-2001)...
Dates:
1953-2001
Irving Salomon Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0555
Scope and Contents
The Irving Salomon Collection comprises Salomon's personal papers and photographs from his birth in 1897 to his death in 1979. Box one contains material covering his personal life, family genealogy, World War I, the PACT Farm for boys, his Royal Metal Manufacturing Company, his service during World War II, his books, correspondence and observations; travels, work for the United Nations and philanthropy. Box two contains diaries, passports, political and...
Dates:
1897 - 1979
Lester Earnest Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0467
Scope and Contents
The Lester Earnest papers document the fraternal organization Phi Lamba Xi, of which earnest was a member during his time at San Diego state. Highlights include the fraternity's newsletter, a group photograph, and the spring 1954 handbook of the Delta Xi chapter of Sigma Chi. The collection consists of meeting minutes, newsletters, rosters, a handbook, a photograph and some negatives. It dates from 1925 to 1954, and materials are filed chronologically.
Dates:
1925-1954
Abbe Wolfsheimer-Stutz Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0557
Scope and Contents
The Abbe Wolfsheimer-Stutz Collection comprises papers, documents and photographs from Wolfsheimer-Stutz's birth in 1938 to her death in 2014. Box 1 contains photos and scrapbooks from schools that she attended, correspondence, class notes, newspaper clippings, her writings, awards and family genealogy. Box 2 contains souvenirs, playbills and memorabilia from her high school and college days and her time in New York City, plus the book that she...
Dates:
1938 - 2014