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Council of Churches of Santa Clara County Records
2014-49
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Title: Council of Churches of Santa Clara County Records
Dates: 1942-2011
Collection Number: 2014-49
Creator/Collector:
Council of Churches of Santa Clara County
Extent: 37 linear feet
Repository:
History San Jose Research Library
San Jose, California 95112
Abstract: Records of the the Council of Churches of Santa Clara County.
Language of Material: English
The collection is open to the public by appointment with the Curator of Library and Archives
Council of Churches of Santa Clara County Records. History San Jose Research Library
Donated to History San Jose in 2014 by Alice E. Thorn
Biography/Administrative History
The San Jose Council of Churches was founded in 1942, and became in 1956 the Santa Clara County Council of Churches. The primary
concern and emphasis during the first eight years was religious education, but the ecumenical group's outreach grew significantly
to include prisoner and juvenile detention chaplaincy, anti-gambling efforts, race relations and housing discrimination, evangelism,
migrant farm worker support and programs, and programs for the elderly, refugees, and other marginalized groups.
Scope and Content of Collection
Records of the the Council of Churches of Santa Clara County. Founded in 1942, the organization was part of the community
until it ceased operations in 2011. Includes information on local social programs supported by the organization.
Local councils of churches
Interdenominational cooperation
Migrant agricultural laborers
Social service
Santa Clara County (Calif.)