Inventory of the Suzanne Roberts Scrapbook Collection SPC.2019.044
Karen Clemons
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2020-10
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Suzanne Roberts Scrapbook
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2019.044
Physical Description:
.21 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1949-1990
Date (bulk): 1982-1986
Abstract: This collection contains mostly photographs as well as clippings and other documents related to Suzanne Roberts, a former
member of the Long Beach Chapter of National Organization for Women (NOW) and former elementary school teacher. The scrapbook
is a celebration of Roberts' life as a teacher and women's rights activist.
Language of Material:
English
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Scope and Contents
The Suzanne Roberts Scrapbook Collection (1981-1986) contains material related to Roberts- a member of the Long Beach Chapter
of National Organization for Women (NOW) and former elementary school teacher. The scrapbook is a celebration of Roberts'
life as a teacher and activist, and contains photographs mostly taken during demonstrations; marches; national and state conferences;
as well as at walks for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in California, Oklahoma, and San Diego; and at Pasadena's Doo Dah
Parade. Also included in this collection are photographs of Roberts' friends; staff and students of the Roosevelt School in
Paramount, California; and childhood photographs. This scrapbook also contains clippings, flyers, and photographs related
to Roberts' NOW Susan B. Anthony Award ceremony; obituaries and condolence messages for Roberts after her passing in 1986;
and ephemera related to NOW.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
Suzanne Roberts Biography
Suzanne Roberts (1949-1986) was a lifelong resident of Downey, California. She graduated from California State University
Long Beach with a BA in Sociology and a California Partial Standard Elementary Credential in 1974. Roberts worked as a teacher's
aid for Long Beach Unified School District as well as a teaching assistant for Downey Unified School District prior to becoming
a third grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School in Paramount, California in 1976. Roberts was a former President of the
Teachers Association of Paramount and two time delegate of the National Education Association. Along with being a teacher,
Roberts was also a women's rights activist and member of the Long Beach Chapter National Organization for Women (NOW). In
February 1986, she was awarded the Long Beach NOW's Susan B. Anthony Award- an award that is given out annually to "a feminist
who, through her actions, has contributed significantly to the advancement of women's rights" (Susan B. Anthony Award program,
February 15, 1990). Roberts passed away after a brief illness on April 25, 1986 at the age of 37.
Sources: All sources are located within the Suzanne Roberts Scrapbook Collection, SPC.2019.044
"Suzanne Roberts, teacher, NOW activist dies" by Harry Tessel. Press-Telegram, April 29, 1986. Box 1, Folder 1
Suzanne Roberts Resume. Box 1, Folder 2
Susan B. Anthony Award program, February 15, 1990. Box 1, Folder 6
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Equal rights amendments -- United States
Long Beach (Calif.)
Teachers
Paramount (Calif.)
Women's rights
National Organization for Women
Roberts, Suzanne
box 1, folder 1
Obituaries, eulogies, condolences, and tributes regarding Suzanne Roberts
April 26-May 1986
box 1, folder 2
Resume; and photographs, articles, and other material related to Roberts teaching career and Roosevelt Elementary School,
Paramount, CA.
circa 1974; 1979-1986
box 1, folder 3
Photographs taken at ERA walks, Poly High in defense of a Women in Literature class, at a Mondale Ferraro rally, and other
demonstrations
1978, circa 1984, undated
box 1, folder 4
1981 National Organization for Women (NOW) National Conference photographs, badge, and sticker.
October 1981
box 1, folder 5
State and National Conference photographs; and National Organization for Women (NOW) California State Conference program
1982-1985; undated
box 1, folder 6
National Organization for Women (NOW) Long Beach Chapter Susan B. Anthony Award photographs, flyer, news clipping, and program
March 1985; February 20, 1986; February 15, 1990
Scope and Contents
Most of the material in this folder relates to Roberts' award ceremony on February 20, 1986.
box 1, folder 7
Doo Dah Parade photographs
1982-1983
box 1, folder 9
Photographs and Ephemera
April 1949, 1955, 1983-1986; undated
Scope and Contents
Includes childhood photographs, images taken of friends,photographs taken at Easter, a wedding, and other images. Also included
is a greeting card, notes, and a "Boomers' Song" cartoon.
