The collection contains papers, correspondence, and teaching aids pertaining to the educational and professional life of Joe Serna, Jr., college professor and mayor of Sacramento, California.

Joe Serna, Jr. was born on September 3, 1939 in Stockton, California. He was raised in the small community of Acampo near Lodi, California and graduated from Lodi High School in 1958. He worked for two years at Helilite Sheet Metal Company before entering college. He attended Stockton College and then Sacramento City College where he received his A.A. degree. He then attended Sacramento State College and graduated in 1966 with a degree in Social Science / Government. He and his first wife Evelyn then entered the Peace Corps and served in Guatemala.

108.0 Linear feet (57 record cartons and 51 manuscript boxes)

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