Pathfinders Club of San Jose Records

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History San Jose Research Library
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2021


Descriptive Summary

Title: Pathfinders Club of San Jose Records
Dates: 1926-1963
Collection Number: 1978-127
Creator/Collector: Pathfinders Club of San Jose
Extent: 1.5 linear feet
Repository: History San Jose Research Library
San Jose, California 95112
Abstract: Club records and photographs documenting the women's group Pathfinders Club of San Jose, especially outdoor recreational outings around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Language of Material: English

Access

The records are open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library and Archives.

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Preferred Citation

Pathfinders Club of San Jose Records. History San Jose Research Library

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Historical Museum of San Jose in 1977.

Scope and Content of Collection

Club records and photographs documenting the women's group Pathfinders Club of San Jose, especially outdoor recreational outings around the San Francisco Bay Area. Club records include minutes, rosters, membership lists, event schedules, correspondence, and financial records between 1926-1963. Approximately 150 black and white photographs taken between 1925-1940 portray members of the club participating in outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming at locations primarily within Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties.

Indexing Terms

Women--Societies and clubs
Outdoor recreation for women
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
administrative records