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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
Harry R. Thompson Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0551
Scope and Contents
The Harry R. Thomposon Papers consist of letters written to Mr. Thompson, mostly from his brother George. Harry lived at 4127 Marlborough Ave.,San Diego, CA. There are a few empty envelopes and a list of names and addresses at the bottom of the stack, some of which have dollar amounts by their names. One entry, Mrs. Jeff C. Hocker, has the word “Kill” written and striked through by her name.All but one letter fall between March 22, 1940, and August...
Dates:
1938-1942
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
San Diego County Kindergarten Club Record Book
Collection
Identifier: MS-0550
Scope and Contents
This record book belonged to the San Diego County Kindergarten Club between 1919 and 1924. Minutes from club meetings are recorded chronologically and treasurer reports are included towards the end. Pages 85-88 are missing from the treasurer’s report section. The book begins with the organization’s objectives, officer roles, membership requirements, election rules, dues, and a structure for meetings. Secretaries authoring the record book appear to be Elizabeth Calhoun, Frances Jouls, Dorothy...
Dates:
1919-1924
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
Sidney E. Stuart Account Book
Collection
Identifier: MS-0549
Scope and Contents
The Sidney E. Stuart Account Book is an accounting ledger Stuart used to track and record his finances during his time as a cadet at West Point Military Academy beginning in June 1876. Pasted on the inside cover are two printed notes: 1) the “Regulations in regard to Account Books”, a list of six rules pertaining to the use of an account book, such as, “Each Cadet must present his book when he draws any article from the Commissary” or “Each Cadet must paste...
Dates:
1876-1892; Majority of material found in 1876-1880
Frederic W. Goudy Correspondence Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0546
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence from Goudy to his close friends and family. The majority of the letters are addressed to Grace Gray, a family friend who lives in Omaha, Nebraska, who lives in Goudy's deceased Aunt Alice’s home. The dated letters have been placed in alphabetical order. Letters lacking a posted date, as well as miscellaneous items, such as newspaper clippings, have been placed at the rear of the stack.In 1939, Goudy’s printing press, the Village Letter...
Dates:
1929-1946
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
Woman's Institute for Continuing Jewish Education Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0464
Scope and Contents
The Woman's Institute for Continuing Jewish Education Collection contains the complete documentation of the institute's programs and publications and includes all of the institute's published books, newsletters, press releases, newspaper clippings, photographs, and a video tape.
Dates:
1977 - 2004