Soroptimist International of San Jose Records
1925-1987
Title: Soroptimist International of San Jose Records
Dates: 1925-1987
Collection Number: 1991-133
Creator/Collector:
Soroptimist International
Extent: 7 linear feet
Repository:
History San Jose Research Library
Abstract: Includes the membership rosters, by-laws, programs of activities, event programs, newsletters, minutes, scrapbooks, photograph
albums, and other assorted records of the Soroptimist Club of San Jose, also known as Soroptimist International of San Jose.
Language of Material: English
The records are open to the public by appointment with the Curator of Library and Archives.
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Soroptimist International of San Jose Records. History San Jose Research Library
Gift to History San Jose in 1991.
Biography/Administrative History
Soroptimist International was founded on December 4, 1924, as Soroptimist International of San Jose. The club was renamed
to Soroptimist International of Silicon Valley after merging with two other local clubs. It serves as a voluntary service
organization committed to improving the lives of women and girls.
Scope and Content of Collection
The records comprise membership rosters (1948-1987), by-laws (pre-1948 thru 1986), programs of activities (1939-1942), Installation
Dinner programs (1957-1967), newsletters (1959-1971 broken run), minutes (1925-1963), maps showing the boundaries of the San
Jose club, scrapbooks (1926-1971), photograph albums, and other assorted records of the Soroptimist Club of San Jose, also
known as Soroptimist International of San Jose. Included in the photographs is the 1939 Soroptimist Club album of member portraits.
Women--Societies and clubs
San Jose (Calif.)