Guide to the San José State University Black Alliance of Scientists and Engineers Collection MSS.2021.06.23
Elena Castaneda
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
10/28/2021
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0028
special.collections@sjsu.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Title: San José State University Black Alliance of Scientists and Engineers Collection
Identifier/Call Number: MSS.2021.06.23
Physical Description:
2 boxes
(1.25)
Date (inclusive): 1976-2019
Abstract: A collection of mixed materials from San Jose State University's Black Alliance of Scientists and Engineers (BASE) organization
from 1976 to 2019. This collection includes organization memorabilia such as t-shirts, framed awards, photographs, posters,
and a bound copy of the organization's bylaws. Also included are folders of administrative records and unframed awards/certificates.
Physical Description: Good condition. Some certificates/awards have also been removed from their frame for better archival preservation.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into three series: Series I. Apparel, Series II. Organizational Records, and Series III. Certicates
and Awards.
General
Record Group 6.3.4.3
Preferred Citation
San José State University Black Alliance of Scientists and Engineers Collection, MSS-2021-06-23,San Jose State University
Library, Special Collections & Archives.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Processing Information
Processed by Elena Castaneda in Nov 2021
Content Description
The San José State University Black Alliance of Scientists and Engineers Collection documents the history of the organization
over a 40-year period. The Black Alliance of Scientists and Engineers (BASE) at San José State University is a chapter organization
of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
This collection is split into two boxes. Box 1 contains framed awards, t-shirts, a jacket, a bound copy of the organization
constitution and by-laws, a folder containing administrative records like expense records and membership applications, a folder
containing photographs (mostly 4 x 6 in), and a folder containing unframed awards and certificates. Box 2 contains film slides,
including film slides from the 2nd National NSBE Convention in Los Angeles in April of 1976. There is also a separate folder
that contains oversized posters from BASE's annual Diversity Career Fair. The date range of this collection is 1976 to 2019,
but most of this collection is post-2000.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is assigned to the San José State University Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish
or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives. Copyright restrictions may apply to digital reproductions of the
original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
San José State University -- Students
Student activities -- San José State University
African American students -- California -- San José.
Education -- Higher -- California -- San José.
Box 1
BASE Mission Statement Shirt
Box 1
Conference for Engineering Diversity Shirt
Series II. Organizational Records
Box 1, Folder 1
Administrative Records
2013-2016, 2019
Scope and Contents
Contains a business card for NSBE chairperson, BASE 2013-2014 expense budgets, 2015-2016 student membership applications,
2013-2014 receipt slips for deposit dues, requisition for funds from Associated Students, receipts of organizational purchases,
BASE registration forms for the annual Diversity Career Fair, and flyers for BASE.
Box 1
NSBE Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations
Box 1, Folder 2
Photographs
Undated
Scope and Contents
Contains 29 undated 4 x 10 photographs and a 10 x 8 photograph of BASE 1990-91 president.
Box 2
Film Slides
Scope and Contents
Contains 57 film slides from the 2nd National NSBE Convention in Los Angeles, CA on April 1976. Also included are 55 undated
film slides from unknown events.
drawer 02-11, Folder 4
Diversity Career Fair Posters
2011, 2014, 2018
Scope and Contents
Contains three oversized posters from BASE's annual Diversity Career Fair, in which all students could attend. One is from
2011, one is from 2014, and one is from 2018.
Series III. Certificates and Awards
Box 1
Framed Certificate of Appreciation to BASE
1991 December 18
Box 1
Framed Executive Board Member of the Year Award 2003-2004
2004 May 13
Box 1
Framed Most Outstanding Academic & Honorary Organization Award to BASE
2011 April 28
Box 1
Framed Certificate of Adoption of the MEP Study Center by the BASE
1994 May 5
Box 1, Folder 3
Unframed Certificates
2004 - 2015
Scope and Contents
Contains one Executive Member of the Year 2014-2015 award, one Executive Board Member of the Year 2013-2014 award, one Certificate
of Achievement to San Jose State University for Chapter of the Year given at the Annual Convention April 2nd, 2010, and one
NSBE Award for Most Active Chapter to San Jose State University on November 13, 2004.
