Description
Delaine Eastin, Democrat, served as a California State Assembly Member from 1987 to 1994, and was the first female to serve
as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1995 to 2003. Eastin’s 18th Assembly District included the cities of
Fremont, Milpitas, Sunol, and parts of San Jose. Following redistricting in 1992, Delaine Eastin served the 20th Assembly
District, which included the cities of Fremont, Milpitas, and Livermore.The Delaine Eastin papers consist of 12.5 cubic feet
of records reflecting Eastin’s activities during her 8 years as a State Assembly Member, from 1987 to 1994. The papers are
organized into two record series: Bill Files, 1987-1994 and Hearing Files, 1987.
Background
Delaine Eastin, Democrat, served as a California State Assembly Member from 1987 to 1994, and was the first female to serve
as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1995 to 2003. Eastin’s 18th Assembly District included the cities of
Fremont, Milpitas, Sunol, and parts of San Jose. Following redistricting in 1992, Delaine Eastin served the 20th Assembly
District, which included the cities of Fremont, Milpitas, and Livermore.
Restrictions
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items. The researcher assumes all responsibility for possible infringement that may arise from reproduction or publication
of materials from the California State Archives’ collections.
Availability
While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions are noted in the record series descriptions.