Collections
The University Library contains a wide range of diverse and unique collections that can be explored below. Some archival collections may be in the process of being arranged and may take longer to access.
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98 narratives revealing a layered understanding of the Chicana/o movement in Northern California, specifically Sacramento.
Chronicles the Japanese American experience of immigration and settlement to the United States, WWII Internment, redress, and reparations. Includes JAAC finding aid, digital collection, monographs, serials, oral histories, audiovisual materials, and more.
Manuscripts, personal papers, and organizational records document regional and national politics, as well as the literary, community, and cultural life in the Sacramento Region.
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Correspondence, articles, reports, photographs and memorabilia pertaining to former Sacramento State University Library Dean, Charles R. Martell, Jr.
The Honorable Robert T. Matsui served in Congress for 26 years representing Sacramento and California's Fifth Congressional District. This collection highlights his work on redress and reparations for Japanese Americans.
Letter written by Thomas McFee to his aunt, discussing the social and cultural conditions along the river system between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and St. Louis, Missouri during the Gold Rush era.
Papers of Professor of History, Joseph McGowen (1949-), including chapter summaries and drafts of manuscripts from his book on Sacramento valley.
Papers of Betty L. Melton, a physical education teacher at La Sierra High School in Sacramento. She was instrumental in helping to establish rules and gender equity for California girls' high school athletics through her involvement with the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
Historical newspapers, journals, books, Sacramento State theses and other archival documents on microfilm and microfiche.
Shireen Miles was the California State Coordinator for the National Organization for Women (NOW) from 1985 to 1989. The bulk of these papers are from her time in that position as she participated in or lead national and state NOW events and activities.