Politics and Progress in the South Bay

Politics & Progress in the South Bay | SJSU Archival Film Festival: Politics & Progress on Campus

September 12 - December 19, 2024

5th Floor Foyer, SJSU King Library, SJSU Special Collections & Archives

“Politics and Progress in the South Bay” highlights over a dozen collections of Political Papers in SJSU Special Collections & Archives. Correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, artifacts, and campaign materials are among the selections of primary sources from the papers of Norman Mineta, Blanca Alvarado, Ken Yeager, Dianne McKenna, Mike Honda, Janet Gray Hayes and other political luminaries who have left an indelible mark on the region and country.

Many firsts among political representatives – the first Japanese-American cabinet member, the first woman elected mayor of San José, the first openly gay elected official in Santa Clara County – began here, and this exhibition is designed to illuminate the cultural progress forged by their accomplishments.

Learn more about SJSU Special Collections & Archives' Political Papers.

Opening Reception

An opening reception was held on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

This opening reception for the SJSU Special Collections & Archives exhibition “Politics and Progress in the South Bay” featured a presentation highlighting political figures represented in the exhibit, as well as an opportunity to view the exhibit itself.

2nd Annual SJSU Archival Film Festival: Politics & Progress on Campus

This event was held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. View the recorded livestream below!

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Join Special Collections & Archives for popcorn and purposeful conversation with politicians, political experts, classmates, and colleagues about films documenting the political alliances and student-led movements that have shaped our campus. This year’s films will complement the Special Collections & Archives' “Politics and Progress” exhibit.

Politics and Progress in the South Bay