Stanley Smock Papers

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2023


Descriptive Summary

Title: Stanley Smock Papers
Dates: 1923-1988
Collection Number: 1997-118-24
Creator/Collector: Smock, Stanley Ashford
Extent: .25 linear feet
Online items available
Repository: History San Jose Research Library
San Jose, California 95112
Abstract: Collection of materials related to Stanley Smock's years at San Jose High School (class of 1928), and the Class of 1928 60-year reunion held in 1988.
Language of Material: English

Access

Open to the public for research by appointment.

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Stanley Smock Papers. Collection Number: 1997-118-24. History San Jose Research Library

Acquisition Information

The papers were donated by a family member to the San Jose Historical Museum in 1997 as part of a larger collection.

Biography/Administrative History

Born in Sonoma, California, Stanley Ashford Smock grew up in San Jose, and married Ellen Rudolph Quirin. He began a career with the City of San Jose after being named as Emergency Housing Administrator in 1955, retiring in 1974 from the post of Assistant Property Manager.

Scope and Content of Collection

Collection of materials related to Stanley Smock's years at San Jose High School (class of 1928), and the Class of 1928 60-year reunion held in 1988. Smock was student body president, and papers include election materials, as well as student publications, programs for events, and news clippings.

Indexing Terms

Nineteen twenties
High school students
Student government--Elections
San Jose High School (San Jose, Calif.)
San Jose (Calif.)

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