Pacific Neighbors Inc. Records, 1957-1967
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Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Pacific Neighbors Inc. Records
- Dates:
- 1957-1967
- Creators:
- Pacific Neighbors Inc.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 2 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Pacific Neighbors Inc. Records. History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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Records and photographs of the Pacific Neighbors Sister City Program in San Jose, California, primarily related to activities with sister cities Okayama, Japan, and San Jose, Costa Rica. Includes executive records and publicity materials. A large series of photographs documents activities in San Jose to celebrate the relationship with Okayama, Japan; a second series includes many of Mayor Joseph Pace with Costa Rican representatives.
- Biographical / historical:
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The national sister city program was established following President Dwight Eisenhower’s 1956 White House Conference on Citizen Diplomacy. The idea for sister cities was one of 42 “People-To-People” initiatives that was formed at the White House Conference. San José’s sister city affiliation with Okayama, Japan, established on May 26, 1957, was the third sister city affiliation following the inception of the national Sister Cities program in 1956. In 1961, San José established a relationship with San José, Costa Rica. Pacific Neighbors Inc. is a volunteer organization that supports the Sister Cities program, sponsoring and hosting events that represent the culture of San Jose's Sister Cities.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift to History San Jose in 1984.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Cultural relations
- Names:
- Sister Cities International
- Places:
- Okayama-shi (Japan)
San Jose (Calif.)
San José (Costa Rica)
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1957-1967
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The records are open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library and Archives.
- Terms of access:
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- Preferred citation:
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Pacific Neighbors Inc. Records. History San Jose Research Library
- Location of this collection:
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1661 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112, US
- Contact:
- (408) 287-2290