The material in this collection documents John Sutter's work on three policy fronts: conserving the East Bay shoreline, in particular protecting San Leandro Bay in the face of Oakland International Airport expansion (late 1960s); creating an Oakland Arts Council to promote the visual and performing arts in Oakland (1973-1981); and establishing an Oakland citizens’ complaint board to review police conduct (1979-1981). The collection consists of reports, memoranda, newspaper articles and other ephemera.
(OHC COLL 2014-19)
22 folders in 2 boxes (2.2 linear feet)
Go here for a more detailed list of this collection's contents.
Available at Oakland History Center, Main Library.
