A collection of artifacts donated by educator, activist, and former East Palo Alto resident Dr. Syrtiller Kabat. She was elected to the Ravenswood City School District in 1967 and dedicated her career to local education and arts organizations.
A collection of artifacts donated by educator, activist, and former East Palo Alto resident Dr. Syrtiller Kabat. She was elected to the Ravenswood City School District in 1967 and dedicated her career to local education and arts organizations.
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Dr. Syrtiller Kabat was a teacher at East Palo Alto Day School when she was elected to the Ravenswood City School District board. She was involved in the Mothers for Early Education (MEE) and the Nairobi movement. Additionally, she owned the land that the Weeks Street Community Gardens was on and helped establish the East Palo Alto Fine Arts, Inc. These diverse interests are represented in her collection.