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Silverbrand (Ed) papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2006/05

Scope and Contents

Consists of newsletters, reports, subject files, and publications.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955 - 2005
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1971 - 2005

Language of Materials

English.

Access

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Copyright is protected by the copyright law, Chapter 17 of the U.S. Code. Requests for permission to publish, quote, or reproduce from collections must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives. Permission for publication is given on the behalf of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, The Library, California State University, Sacramento as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Biographical / Historical Note

Ed Silverbrand was a Sacramento lobbyist who represented various school districts throughout California. Born April 16, 1912, Ed eventually became a pilot in the Army Air Corps who trained other pilots in ground school. After receiving an honorable discharge, he became an elementary school principal from 1947 to 1967. Later, he went on to become a legislative advocate for the California Council of Adult Education.

During the 1971 through 1993, Ed worked on "Update on State Legislation". The newsletter was a weekly report of Sacramento legislation pertaining to education. Eventually, due to quicker technology, the newsletter was replaced by the "Silver File" reports. Ed Silverbrand died on November 5, 2005.

Full Extent

11.25 Linear Feet (9 record cartons)

Abstract

The collection consists of newsletters, reports, subject files, and publications relating primarily to Ed Silverbrand's "Silver File" reports and "Update on State Legislation" newsletters.

Custodial History

Ed Silverbrand assembled these papers over many years as part of his effort to preserve his writings pertaining to education.

Acquisition Information

The Ed Silverbrand papers were given to the CSUS Special Collections and University Archives by Esther Silverband in 2006.

Accrual Information

No additions are expected.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections and University Archives staff.

  • 57 diskettes
Title
Guide to the Ed Silverbrand papers, 1955-2005 (1971-2005)
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Special Collections and University Archives staff
Date
Fall 2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
University Library, MS 6039
6000 J Street
Sacramento CA 95819 USA
916-278-6144