Guide to the National Women's Political Caucus of Santa Clara County Chapter Records
MSS.2013.03.01
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
2012
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0028
special.collections@sjsu.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Title: National Women's Political Caucus of Santa Clara County Chapter Records
Identifier/Call Number: MSS-2013-03-01
Physical Description:
8 boxes
(7 linear feet)
Date (inclusive): 1971-2002
Abstract: This collection documents the Santa Clara County Chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC), 1973-2002. It consists
of administrative and financial records, publicity materials, campaign materials, ephemera and various documents related to
other California NWPC chapters.
Access
The collection is open for research.
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purposes.
Preferred Citation
National Women's Political Caucus of Santa Clara County Chapter Records, MSS-2013-03-01, San José State University Library
Special Collections & Archives.
Organizational/Biographical History
The National Women's Political Caucus was founded in 1971 by a group of prominent women that included Gloria Steinem, former
Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, former Congresswoman Bella Abzug, Dorothy Height, and Jill Ruckelshaus as the only national
organization dedicated exclusively to increasing women's participation in all areas of political and public life. Subsequently,
the Santa Clara County Caucus was established in 1973, as a way to specifically help elect female politicians to local government.
Through financial and moral support, the local Santa Clara County Caucus promoted and helped elect the first female mayor
of San Jose, Janet Gray Hayes, as well as Susan Hammer, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, Zoe Lofgren and many more female politicians
to all levels of government regardless of party affiliation. In 2002, the Santa Clara County Caucus disbanded due to inactivity.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection documents the Santa Clara County Chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus, 1973-2002. The collection
consists of administrative records, Political Action Committee (PAC) materials, publicity materials, memorabilia and documents
relating to other NWPC California Chapters. Materials found in this collection include: meeting minutes, correspondence, membership
lists, financial and legal records, organizational voting ballots, bylaws and procedures, candidate interviews and questionnaires,
newsletters, and a banner.
Arrangement
This collection has been arranged into six series: Series I. Administrative History, 1973-2002; Series II. Campaign Political
Action Committee Materials, 1976-2000; Series III. Publicity Materials, 1977-2000; Series IV. Memorabilia; Series V. Other
Caucus Chapters, 1976-1998; Series VI. Additional Materials.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Women -- California -- San Jose (Calif.) -- Societies and clubs
National Women's Political Caucus (U.S.)
Women -- Political participation -- Santa Clara County (Calif.)
Women in politics -- California -- History
Women political activists -- Santa Clara County (Calif.)
National Women's Political Caucus (U.S.). Santa Clara County, California
Administrative Files and Mailing Lists
1971-2000
Scope and Contents
This series documents the administrative history of the National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) Santa Clara County from 1973-2000.
It includes meeting minutes, correspondence, financial and legal records, membership lists, directories and records, as well
as organizational voting ballots, bylaws and procedures. In addition, there are materials documenting the Annual NWPC Conventions
in 1976, 1980, and 1990-1992 held in San Jose and San Francisco as well as a detailed history of the National Women's Political
Caucus. Also included in this series are three boxes of the organization's mailing lists in the format of 4"x6" note cards.
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Box 1, Folder 1
Administrative Organizational Materials
Box 1, Folder 4
Caucus Credential Requirement Reports
Box 1, Folder 13
Executive Board Materials
Box 1, Folder 15
Fair Political Practices Commission Forms
Box 1, Folder 16
Financial Records and Reports
1975-1976
Box 1, Folder 17
Financial Records: Bank Statements, Account Records, Receipts, and Copies of Checks
1991
Box 1, Folder 18
Financial Records: Receipts, Checks and Expenditures
1992
Box 1, Folder 19
Financial Records: Transaction Report
1992
Box 1, Folder 20
Financial Records: Bank Statements
1992
Box 1, Folder 21
Financial Records: Bank Statements, Receipts, Checks, and Account Records
1993
Box 1, Folder 22
Financial Records: Transaction/Treasury Report
1993-1995
Box 1, Folder 23
Financial Records: Bank Statements, Receipts, Copies of Checks, and Account Records
1994
Box 1, Folder 24
Financial Records: Bank Statements, Bills, Receipts and Reimbursements
1995
Box 1, Folder 25
Financial Records: Bank Statements, Bills, and Receipts
1996
Box 1, Folder 26
Financial Records: Transaction Reports
1996
Box 1, Folder 27
Financial Records: Bank Statements, Bills, Receipts and Checks
1997
Box 1, Folder 28
Financial Records: Transaction/Treasurer Reports
1997
Box 1, Folder 29
Financial Records: Bank Statements, Bills, Receipts, and Checks
1998
Box 1, Folder 30
Financial Records: Bank Statements
1999
Box 1, Folder 31
Financial Records: Bank Statements, Bills, and Receipts
1999-2002
Box 1, Folder 32
History of the NWPC: Santa Clara County
1971-1990
Box 1, Folder 44
Meeting Minutes
1980-1981
Box 1, Folder 50
Meeting Minutes
1997-1998
Box 1, Folder 51
Membership Directory
undated
Box 1, Folder 52
Membership Directory
1973-1976
Box 1, Folder 53
Membership Directory
1984
Box 1, Folder 54
Membership Directory
1990-1996
Box 1, Folder 55
Membership Materials
1999
Box 1, Folder 56
Membership Policies and Procedures
Box 1, Folder 58
Membership Renewals and Acquisitions List
Box 1, Folder 59
Membership Reports
1996, 1999
Box 5, Folder 1
Membership Reports and Updates
1991-2001
Box 5, Folder 2
Miscellaneous Memos and Notes
Box 5, Folder 4
Organizational By laws and Procedures
Box 5, Folder 5
Procedures, Goals and Objectives
1973-1976
Box 5, Folder 6
Proposed By-Laws and Guidelines for Committees
1973
Box 5, Folder 8
School District Election Materials
Campaign Political Action Committee Materials
1976-2000
Scope and Contents
This series documents the Political Action Committees (PAC) of the organization created to find potential political candidates
to endorse. Potential candidates filled out questionnaires that would help the caucus determine the candidate's stance on
women's issues such as federally funded day care, abortion, and the Equal Rights Amendment. Following the questionnaire, potential
candidates would then be interviewed by 4-5 caucaus members to further determine how the potential candidate would help support
women's issues. Candidates would then be notified via mail whether or not the NWPC would endorse them. As the organization
was non-partisan, Democrat and Republican women candidates would be endorsed. In addition, the caucus also endorsed male political
candidates; however, male candidates could not receive funding per the policies of National Women's Poltitcal Caucas.
Included within this series are candidate interviews and questionaires from various men and women politicians such as Ron
Didiron Jr, Miriam E. Wolff, Frank Biehl, Maureen Hansen, Pete Carrillo, Ken Yeager and many other candidates; correspondence
to and from candidates; nomination recommendations and reports; candidate's publicity materials and the Political Action Committee
strategies and procedures.
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically and then by date.
Box 5, Folder 10
Candidate Endorsement Ballots
1990
Box 5, Folder 11
Candidate Endorsement Material
Box 5, Folder 12
Candidate Endorsement Policy
1993
Box 5, Folder 13
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1978-1980
Box 5, Folder 14
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1990
Box 5, Folder 15
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1992 (1 of 2)
Box 5, Folder 16
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1992 (2 of 2)
Box 5, Folder 17
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1993 (1 of 2)
Box 5, Folder 18
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1993 (2 of 2)
Box 5, Folder 19
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1994 (1 of 2)
Box 5, Folder 20
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1994 (2 of 2)
Box 5, Folder 21
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1996
Box 5, Folder 22
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1997
Box 5, Folder 23
Candidate Interviews and Questionnaires
1998
Box 5, Folder 24
Candidate Nomination Reports
1994
Box 5, Folder 25
Candidate Nomination Reports
2000
Box 5, Folder 26
Candidate Publicity Materials
Box 5, Folder 27
Correspondence to Candidates (1 of 2)
Box 5, Folder 28
Correspondence to Candidates (2 of 2)
Box 5, Folder 29
Election Feasibilty amd Candidate Screening Committee Materials
Box 5, Folder 30
Endorsement Applicants
1991
Box 5, Folder 31
Endorsement Recommendations
1993
Box 5, Folder 32
Incomplete Candidate Questionaires
Box 5, Folder 33
Interview Schedules and Timelines
Box 5, Folder 34
Political Action Committee Roster
Box 5, Folder 35
Political Action Committee Process Materials
Box 5, Folder 36
Political Action Committee Strategies and Procedures
Publicity Materials
1977-2002
Scope and Contents
This series consists of the organization's publicity materials including newsletters, flyers for events and activities such
as the sexual harrassment lecture titled "Speak Out/Teach In on Sexual Harrasment...You are not Alone," press releases, promotional
materials and spaghetti dinner materials. Other printed matter from non-NWPC organizations is included, such as the Community
Coalition Network, an organization based in San Diego County that advocates a sectarian-free society are represented. Scholars
interested in feminism and women in politics will find useful material on the "50/50 by 2000" campaign, a bi-partisan movement
started by George A. Dean and supported by organizations such as the (NWPC) and National Organization for Women (NOW) to achieve
gender equality in federal and state governments by the year 2000. Also of interest within the series are two DAWN Reports,
a monthly newsletter produced by Democratic Activists for Women Now, and "Women in Action Lobby Day," an event designed
to educate state policymakers on issues relating to sexual harassment and reproductive freedom.
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by subject matter.
Box 5, Folder 40
"Choice Bits" Newsletter
1992
Box 5, Folder 41
Coalition of Labor Union Women News
1997
Box 5, Folder 42
Community Coalition Network Materials
Box 5, Folder 43
The DAWN Report
1993,1998
Box 5, Folder 44
Events and Activities Publicity materials
1991-1997
Box 5, Folder 45
Hal Plotkin Articles
1980-1986
Box 5, Folder 48
Miscellaneous Articles Related to Women's Issues
Box 5, Folder 51
Newsletter Production Materials
Box 6, Folder 12
Non-Organizational Printed Matter
Box 6, Folder 17
Spaghetti Dinner Materials
1992-1998
Box 6, Folder 18
"Speak Out/Teach In on Sexual Harrasment...You are not Alone" and Other Related Materials
1992
Box 6, Folder 19
Women in Action: Lobby Day
1992
Box 6, Folder 20
Women's Political Times
1993-2000
Memorabilia
Scope and Contents
This series consists of a collection of textiles that includes a large fabric banner that reads "National Women's Political
Caucus."
Arrangement
This series is arranged by format.
Other Caucus Chapters
1976-2002
Scope and Contents
This series consists of a variety of documents including newsletters, financial records, correspondence, meeting minutes and
membership rosters primarily from the NWPC: California Chapter. In addition, there are limited materials from other NWPC
caucuses including Kern County, Orange County, and Santa Barbara.
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically.
Box 6, Folder 21
Affirmative Action Plan, Program, and Reports
1978-1991
Box 6, Folder 22
AFL-CIO Questionnaires
1993
Box 6, Folder 23
California Quarterly
1997-2001
Box 6, Folder 25
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee List
1993
Box 6, Folder 26
Endorsement Policies and Procedures
Box 6, Folder 27
Financial Records
1988-1991
Box 6, Folder 28
Gazette, A Journal of Membership News, Dues, and Views
2001
Box 6, Folder 29
Incomplete Canidate Questionnaires
Box 6, Folder 30
Meeting Minutes
1980-1991
Box 6, Folder 31
Membership Reports
1997-1998
Box 6, Folder 32
Membership Roster
1990-1992
Box 6, Folder 33
Organizational By-Laws and Procedures
1990-1992
Box 6, Folder 34
California: Organizational Material
1976
Box 6, Folder 35
Orange County: Organizational Material
1974-1975
Box 6, Folder 37
State Steering Committee
1975-1980
Additional Materials
circa 1990-1999
Scope and Contents
This addition documents the NWPC: Santa Clara County Chapter duirng the 1990s. The contents include a 1992 State convention
packet, membership lists, and "Democratic Politics in California" by Val Muchowski, an overview on the California Democratic
Party.
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically.
Box 6, Folder 38
Blank Interview Questionnaires
Box 6, Folder 39
Campaign Governmental Forms
Box 6, Folder 40
Campaign Statement Form 490: Margie Fernandez
Box 6, Folder 42
Candidate Publicity Materials
Box 6, Folder 43
"Democratic Politics in California" by Val Muchowski
Box 6, Folder 44
Donors for Charlotte Powers Campaign
Box 6, Folder 46
Interview Process Materials
Box 6, Folder 48
Monterary Contribution Form 490
Box 6, Folder 49
Membership List
1992-1998
Box 6, Folder 50
PAC Endorsement Criteria: California