While Silicon Valley is known for its role in leading the technology industry, the South Bay has also led the way in women’s leadership positions in local government and business. This exhibit showcases archival materials related to the origins of women’s suffrage in California and traces these roots through to the present day. Featuring materials from former mayors Janet Gray Hayes and Dianne McKenna; former council member Blanca Alvarado; Kate Kennedy, a member of the first graduating class... Show moreWhile Silicon Valley is known for its role in leading the technology industry, the South Bay has also led the way in women’s leadership positions in local government and business. This exhibit showcases archival materials related to the origins of women’s suffrage in California and traces these roots through to the present day. Featuring materials from former mayors Janet Gray Hayes and Dianne McKenna; former council member Blanca Alvarado; Kate Kennedy, a member of the first graduating class of the Normal School who became known for her campaigning for equal pay for women; and organizations such as the National Women’s Political Caucus; the National Organization for Women; and the League of Women Voters. Exhibit curated by Kate Steffens, Special Collections Librarian. Click each title below to view a multitude of images related to the topics. Show less