Dr Syrtiller Kabat Collection
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Dr Syrtiller Kabat Collection

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 Board 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 Board 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 (later Nairobi Day School) when she was elected to the Ravenswood City School District board. She was involved in the Mothers for Equal Education (MEE) and the Nairobi movement. Additionally, she owned the Weeks Street Community Gardens land and helped establish the East Palo Alto Fine Arts, Inc. These diverse interests are represented in her collection.

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