Description
The Chinese American Women's Club of Santa Clara County Records (1962-1999) documents the activities of a civic club whose
mission is to "preserve Chinese culture and traditions and serve [the] community where needed." The collection materials include
correspondence, meeting minutes, personal notes, awards and plaques, newsletters, news clippings, photographs, scrapbooks,
printed matter, event planning materials and donation records.
Background
The Chinese American Women's Club of Santa Clara County (CAWC) was founded in 1962 by a group of women who were brought together
by the common thread of preserving Chinese culture through educating their children. While their children attended a weekly
Chinese school and learned Chinese languages, the mothers would meet and discuss different topics. The weekly meetings soon
became a discussion about starting a cultural club; a club that would support, educate and befriend the entire community.
Extent
11 boxes
(6.5 linear feet)
Restrictions
Copyright has been assigned to the San Jose State University Library Special Collections and Archives. All requests for permission
to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Special Collections and Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions also apply
to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Availability
The collection is open for research.