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Sanders (Elmer M.) Collection
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  • Contributing Institution: Special Collections & Archives
    Title: Elmer M. Sanders Collection
    Creator: Sanders, Elmer M.
    Identifier/Call Number: URB.EMS
    Extent: 0.42 linear feet
    Date (inclusive): 1952-1980
    Abstract: Elmer M. Sanders was a prominent African-American leader in the city of Pacoima, CA. His papers document the personal achievements of the Sanders family, their involvement in community affairs, and the educational efforts of the Trainers of Teacher Trainers project (TTT) of San Fernando Valley State College (now CSUN) in 1969.
    Language of Material: English

    Biographical Information:

    Elmer M. Sanders is a prominent African-American leader in the community of Pacoima.

    Scope and Contents

    The Elmer M. Sanders Collection documents and highlights the personal achievements of the Sanders family and their involvement in community affairs and the educational efforts of Trainers of Teacher Trainers Project (TTT) of the San Fernando Valley State College (now CSUN) in 1969. The collection consists of two series: Personal Files (1952-1980), and San Fernando Valley State College Trainers of Teacher Trainers Project Files (1969).
    Series I, Personal Files, consists of correspondence, pamphlets, publications, certificates, resumes, programs and newsclippings which combine to document the remarkable accomplishments of Elmer M. Sanders, his son Don Paul Sanders and daughter Robin L. Sanders. Also included are documents on community activities taking place in Los Angeles and Pacoima, including the Regional Conference of Community Leaders on Equal Employment Opportunity in 1963. The files are arranged in alphabetical order.
    Series II, San Fernando Valley State College Trainers of Teacher Trainers Project Files, consists of the paperwork for the implementation of San Fernando Valley State College Trainers of Teacher Trainers Project, including budget notes, model of budget summary, plan of operation, program development grant and summary outline. The files are arranged in alphabetical order.

    Arrangement of Materials:

    Series I: Personal Files, 1952-1980
    Series II: San Fernando Valley State College Trainers of Teacher Trainers Project Files, 1969

    Electronic Format:

    Digital reproductions of selected items in this collection are available electronically as a part of the San Fernando Valley History Digital Library  .

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    Conditions Governing Access:

    The collection is open for research use.

    Conditions Governing Use:

    Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Elmer M. Sanders, 11/1981

    Preferred Citation:

    For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual, or see the Citing Archival Materials  guide.

    Processing Information:

    Robert G. Marshall, Xiaoquan Han, January 1988

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Documents