http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c83t9ph4 No online items Guide to the San José Peace & Justice Center Records MSS.2014.03.25 Samira Habibi SJSU Special Collections & Archives December 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library San José State University One Washington Square San José, CA 95192-0028 [email protected] URL: http://library.sjsu.edu/sjsu-special-collections/sjsu-special-collections-and-archives Guide to the San José Peace & MSS.2014.03.25 1 Justice Center Records MSS.2014.03.25 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: SJSU Special Collections & Archives Title: San José Peace & Justice Center Records creator: San José Peace & Justice Center Identifier/Call Number: MSS.2014.03.25 Physical Description: 6 boxes(7.5 linear feet) Date (inclusive): 1942-2013 Abstract: This collection documents the history of the San José Peace & Justice Center from 1948 to 2013. The collection records include: administrative records, board minute records, correspondence, newsletters, photographs, publicity and event files, news clippings, and ephemera. Arrangement This Collection is arranged into two series: Series I: Administrative and Office Records 1960-2011 and Series II: Civil and Social Justice issues, 1942-2013. Historical Note The San José Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC) was founded in 1957. Its founding members were concerned about peace and social justice, especially in regards to the growing nuclear arms race between the Soviet Union and the United States. For more than fifty years, the Peace and Justice Center has promoted non-violent civil disobedience in favor of racial and gender equality and world peace. One of the individuals who founded the organization was Reverend George “Shorty” Collins, a 93-year old activist. The organization was active throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. They centered their activism on ending the Vietnam War, and accomplished this by counseling hundreds of men on options other than the draft, as well as organizing seminars and teach-ins on 1st and Santa Clara streets. In the 1980s, their goals shifted to the promotion of "The Peace Times", which was their monthly newspaper that focused on "peace activities in which they [the people] could participate". They also offered nonviolence education programs to educate people on de-escalation, nonviolent civilian self-defense, and nonviolent direct action, as well as high school direct outreach programs to educate people on alternatives to joining the military. These programs often included meetings with draft counselors. Lastly, they offered "The Pledge of Resistance to Prevent an Invasion of Central America", a campaign to stop US involvement in Central America. This pledge was taken by over 50,000 people, 400 of whom were from San Jose. The Peace and Justice Center rose to prominence in 1966 when Lisa Kalvelage and several other women blocked off a napalm-loaded truck in front of United Technology in Sunnyvale. Pete Seger later memorialized Kalvelage in the song “My Name is Lisa Kalvelage” to honor her actions and her commitment to achieving world-peace. The Peace and Justice Center rose to prominence in 1966 when Lisa Kalvelage and several other women blocked off a napalm-loaded truck in front of United Technology in Sunnyvale. Pete Seger later memorialized Kalvelage in the song, "My Name is Lisa Kalvelage" to honor her actions and her commitment to achieving world-peace. This organization has also involved itself in a number of other political actions including anti-war and antinuclear demonstrations, supporting women's liberation in Latin America, and providing court and prisoner support for Angela Davis and Mumia Abu-Jamal. Conditions Governing Access The collection is open for research. 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. Preferred Citation San José Peace & Justice Center Records, MSS-2014-03-25, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives. Processing Information Collection arranged and rehoused by Michael Paradela, 2017. Collection organized and described, and finding aid written, by Samira Habibi December 2017. Scope and Contents The San José Peace & Justice Center Records document progressive activism in San José in the fight for equal rights for humanity as well as social change in order to provide a sustainable and safe environment. San José Peace & Justice Center was founded in 1957 and is maintained by the The Collins Foundation. The San José Peace & Justice Center Records contain Guide to the San José Peace & MSS.2014.03.25 2 Justice Center Records MSS.2014.03.25 materials related to fundraising events, which include self-sponsered fundraisers and the Collins Foundation. Series I includes the administrative structure of the Peace & Justice Center, financial records, newsletters, non-violence philosophies, and meeting minutes. Series II documents the actions taken against police brutality, anti-war movements, antinuclear movements, and local civil rights ands social issues. Subjects and Indexing Terms Social justice -- California -- San Jose Pacifists -- California -- San Jose Human rights -- California -- San Jose Peace movements -- California -- San Jose Antinuclear movement -- California -- San Jose San José Peace & Justice Center Series I. Administrative and Office Records 1960-2011 Arrangement This Series is arranged in ten sub-series. The materials within each sub-series are arranged in chronological order. Scope and Contents Series I contains administrative and office records that include by-laws of the center, as well as meeting minutes, programs, letters to politicians, and fundraising events to support the San José Peace & Justice Center. Sub-Series 1: Histories and Essay Contests 1962-2003 Box 1, folder 1 San José Peace and Justice Center (1 of 2) 1962-1996 Box 1, folder 2 San José Peace and Justice Center (2 of 2) 1962-1996 Box 1, Folder 3 Anti-War and the History of the New Left 1968-1996 Box 1, Folder 4 History of SJPJC and Anti-War Event Flyers 1974-2004 Box 1, folder 5 San José Peace Center Video Transcript 1984 Box 1, Folder 6 Peace Center 1985 Box 1, Folder 7 Peace Essay (1 of 2) 1991-1999 Box 1, Folder 8 Peace Essay (2 of 2) 1991-1999 Box 1, folder 9 Young Peace Maker 1994 Box 1, Folder 10 Peace Essay 1995-2001 Box 1, Folder 11 The War Reader 2003 Sub-Series 2: The Collins Foundation and Residence 1985-1993 Box 1, Folder 12 The Collins Foundation (1 of 2) 1985-2002 Box 1, folder 13 The Collins Foundation (2 of 2) 1985-2002 Box 1, Folder 14 Collins Foundation Newsletters 1990-1993 Box 1, folder 15 The Collins Foundations Newsletters 1991-1993 Box 1, Folder 16 Estate of Shorty Collins 1993 Box 1, folder 17 The Collins Foundation Box 1, Folder 18 Birthday Parties and Anti-War Sub-Series 3: Principal Individuals and Relevant Politicians 1960-2002 Box 1, Folder 19 Alice Cox and Senator Grubser 1960-1968 Box 1, Folder 20 Grace McDonald 1971-1974 Box 1, Folder 21 Don Edwards 1980-1985 Box 1, Folder 22 Collins House Opens 1985 Guide to the San José Peace & MSS.2014.03.25 3 Justice Center Records MSS.2014.03.25 Series I. Administrative and Office Records 1960-2011 Sub-Series 3: Principal Individuals and Relevant Politicians 1960-2002 Box 1, Folder 23 Ann Beaudet Birthday 1995 Box 1, Folder 24 Ann Beaudet Birthday 1998 Box 1, Folder 25 Publish Peace People 1998-2001 Box 1, Folder 26 Individuals- Jeanne Buell 1999 Box 1, Folder 27 Vaughn's Aloha Party 2000 Box 1, Folder 28 In Memoriam- Al Traugott 2002 Box 1, Folder 29 Ekawa Adoubung 2002 Box 1, Folder 30 "Spirits of Excellence" KNTV Taping Box 1, folder 31 Individuals- Lisa Kalvelage box 1, Folder 32 Individuals- Florence Bryant Box 1, Folder 33 Individuals- Marion Bird Box 1, folder 34 Individuals- Peter Lumsdaine Sub-Series 4: Internal Activities and Organizational Structure 1962-2003 Box 1, folder 35 Event, Agendas, Flyers, and Letters 1962-2009 Box 1, Folder 36 LAPD and State Repression 1966-1999 Box 1, Folder 37 Peace Committee (1 of 2) 1973-1981 Box 1, folder 38 Peace Committee (2 of 2) 1973-1981 Box 1, Folder 39 Meeting Minutes (1 of 2) 1973-1989 Box 1, Folder 40 Meeting Minutes (2 of 2) 1973-1989 Box 1, folder 41 Meeting Minutes 1981 Box 1, Folder 42 Meeting Minutes 1982 Box 1, Folder 43 Meeting Minutes 1983 Box 1, Folder 44 Ed Zschau 1983 Box 1, Folder 45 Financial Records and Event Announcements 1983-1995 Box 1, Folder 46 Peace and Justice Center Structure and Programs 1984 Box 1, folder 47 Meeting Minutes 1984 Box 1, Folder 48 Meeting Agendas 1984-1985 Box 1, Folder 49 Home for Peace Center 194-1985 Box 1, Folder 50 Peace Center Records (1 of 3) April 1, 1985-1986 Box 1, Folder 51 Peace Center Records April 1, 1985-1986 Box 1, Folder 52 Peace Center Records April 1, 1985-1986 Box 1, Folder 53 Peace Center 1985-1996 Box 1, Folder 54 Meeting Agendas and By-Laws 1985-2003 Box 1, folder 55 Peace and Justice General Meeting Information 1985-2005 Box 1, Folder 56 Meeting Minutes (1 of 2) 1986-1987 Box 1, folder 57 Meeting Minutes (2 of 2) 1986-1987 Box 1, Folder 58 Events- Annual Retreat April 1988 Box 1, folder 59 Peace Retreat 1988 box 1, folder 60 Finance and Correspondence