Steven M. Gelber Research Files
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History San Jose Research Library
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Title: Steven M. Gelber Research Files
Dates: 1962-2005
Collection Number: 2009-25
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 1 linear foot (1 box)
Repository:
History San Jose Research Library
San Jose, California 95110
Abstract: Professor Steven Gelber's research files on Santa Clara (California) history and architecture, including 302 slides.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library and Archives.
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Steven M. Gelber Research Files. History San Jose Research Library
The collection was donated to History San Jose by Steven Gelber in 2009.
Biography/Administrative History
Steven Gelber was a professor in the History Department at Santa Clara University from 1969 through 2009, Department Chair
from 1979 through 1984 and again from 1997 through 2000. Gelber was also very active in the Santa Clara County local history
community, serving on History San Jose's Collection Committee, the Harris-Lass House Museum Board, and as historical advisor
to the City of Santa Clara Historic and Landmarks Commission.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection contains 302 slides illustrating architectural styles throughout properties in the city of Santa Clara, California,
as well as research on Eichler properties built in Santa Clara, most specifically in the Pomeroy Green neighborhood. Several
research papers written by Gelber's students are also included.