Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Soroptimist International of San Jose Records
- Dates:
- 1925-1987
- Creators:
- Soroptimist International
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 7 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
-
Soroptimist International of San Jose Records. History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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The records comprise membership rosters (1948-1987), by-laws (pre-1948 thru 1986), programs of activities (1939-1942), Installation Dinner programs (1957-1967), newsletters (1959-1971 broken run), minutes (1925-1963), maps showing the boundaries of the San Jose club, scrapbooks (1926-1971), photograph albums, and other assorted records of the Soroptimist Club of San Jose, also known as Soroptimist International of San Jose. Included in the photographs is the 1939 Soroptimist Club album of member portraits.
- Biographical / historical:
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Soroptimist International was founded on December 4, 1924, as Soroptimist International of San Jose. The club was renamed to Soroptimist International of Silicon Valley after merging with two other local clubs. It serves as a voluntary service organization committed to improving the lives of women and girls.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift to History San Jose in 1991.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Places:
- San Jose (Calif.)
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1925-1987
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The records are open to the public by appointment with the Curator of Library and Archives.
- Terms of access:
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- Preferred citation:
-
Soroptimist International of San Jose 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