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Guide to the Evelyn M. Clar Papers, 1912-1993 (bulk 1950-1970)
BANC MSS 90/149 c  
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Description
The Evelyn M. Clar Papers, 1912-1993, consist of records pertaining to Clar's work with various California organizations. The bulk of the records relate to her work with the League of Women Voters of California. Records in the collection also document Clar's involvement in the California Library Association, Friends of California Libraries, Friends of Sacramento Libraries, and the League of Women Voters of Sacramento. The papers include Board of Directors records, bylaws, committee records, correspondence, meeting and event material, program and project records, clippings, publications, and reports. Much of the material in the collection relates to Clar's work on legislative committees and as a lobbyist in Sacramento. Records in the collection date from 1912 to 1993, with the bulk dating from 1950 to 1970.
Background
Evelyn Mickelberry Clar was born on February 3, 1908, in Fresno, California. She grew up in Bakersfield, California, and graduated from Kern Union High School in 1924. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1929 with an A.B. degree in geography. A long-time resident of Sacramento, she was married to C. Raymond Clar in 1928 and had two daughters.
Extent
Number of containers: 4 cartons, 1 oversize folder

Linear feet: 5.0
Restrictions
Copyright has been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the appropriate curator or the Head of Public Services for forwarding. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and the copyright.
Availability
Collection is open for research.