Series 15: Photographs, circa 1982-1999

The following collection includes personal papers, photographs, artifacts, audiovisuals, textiles, books, posters, ephemera, and memorabilia collected by Joe Serna, Jr. during his lifetime as a professor and mayor. Originally 109 boxes, the content has since been weeded and organized to best reflect the scholarly and professional work of Joe Serna, Jr.

There are eighteen main series pertaining to the Joe Serna, Jr. papers consisting of Biographical; Cesar Chavez and the Unified Farm Workers; California State University, Sacramento; Campaign and Election Materials; Boards and Commission Files; Mayor's Commission on Education; Correspondence; Personal Name Files; Subject and Issue Files; Cultural and Ethnic Groups Files; Calendar, Appointment, and Phone Logs; General Clerical and Office Financial Files; City Code and City Charter; Plaques, Memorabilia, and Ephemera; Photographs; Framed Items and Posters; and Banners and Flags.

In particular, this collection derives from Serna's office which focus heavily on his political years.