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Guide to the Susan Hammer Papers
MSS-2007-04-01
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Description
This collection documents the two-term administration of Susan Hammer, who served as Mayor of San Jose between the years 1990
and 1998. She is known for her commitment to improving public safety, education, and access to the arts. The collection
consists of administrative files, press and publicity, awards, photographs, videotapes, correspondence, and other memorabilia
collected primarily during Hammer's mayoralty. Also included are the files of the Protocol Office created during the term
of Hammer's predecessor, Tom McEnery. The collection highlights Hammer's involvement in San Jose community and economic development.
Background
Susan Walker Hammer was born in Altadena, California in 1938. She spent her childhood in neighboring Monrovia, where she
lived in a house built by her grandparents. Her father, Jim Walker managed an insurance agency he co-owned with Hammer's maternal
grandmother, Prairie Krutzch. Hammer's mother, Katrine Walker was a stay-at-home mother and community activist.
Extent
22 cartons, 1 box, 2 flat boxes
48 linear feet
Restrictions
Copyright has not 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 & 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.