Rómulo Munguía Papers
Scope and Contents Note
This collection consists largely of the writings, publications, and other papers of Rómulo Munguía. Reflects his activities in Mexico as journalist, labor organizer, and revolutionary; his activities in San Antonio as printer, publisher, civic leader, and representative of Mexico. Contains unfinished memoir by Rómulo Munguía, published accounts of his experiences, texts of patriotic speeches and radio talks, correspondence, and records of organizations in which he was involved. Includes photographs of Munguía, his family, activities, and organizations; posters relating to Mexican presidential campaigns; and writings and illustrations by others collected for publication. Also contains copies of newspapers and other periodicals which he published or printed, clippings, ephemera, and memorabilia. Includes oral history interviews, a biography of Rómulo Munguía by his granddaughter Benita Kathleen Munguía, and papers of Carolina Malpica de Munguía, mostly relating to her activities in women's clubs and parent-teacher organizations.
Part 2 Additions of material received in 1991 include correspondence, certificates of recognition for Rómulo Munguía Torres, newspaper clippings, and copies of Mosaicos and La Voz de México.
Dates
- Creation: 1911-1980
Language of Materials
English, Spanish
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted.
Use Restrictions
Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Biographical Sketch
Printer, journalist, and civic leader in San Antonio, Texas, full name Rómulo Munguía Torres. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico on January 11, 1885, Munguía began his printing career at age 12. Lived in Mexico City and Puebla, where he was a printer, labor organizer, revolutionary journalist, and educational reformer. Married educator Carolina Malpica in Puebla. Fled to the U.S. in 1926; worked at La Prensa, a San Antonio Spanish-language newspaper, and later in his own business as printer and publisher. Active as leader in many civic and cultural organizations in San Antonio. Appointed honorary consul by Mexico in 1958. Although he was active in the electoral campaigns of Mexican American candidates, Munguia refused to become a United States citizen. He died on March 3, 1975 and is buried in San Antonio.
Full Extent
10 linear feet
Abstract
Organized into three primary groups, this collection documents the life and activities of Rómulo Munguía through both published and private papers.
Acquisition Information
Information of acquisition method not available.
Accession numbers: 1991-50
Separated Material
The following items were separated from the collection and cataloged for inclusion in the Benson Latin American Collection library holdings:
El Demócrata: edición monumental, 1 January 1926 [1 bound volume]
Magazín de La Prensa, September 1930 - December 1932 [5 bound volumes]
Puebla a través de los siglos, 1962 [1 bound volume].
Processing Information
Collection processed by Benson staff.
Part 2 Additions processed by Carla O. Alvarez, February 2022.
Topical
- Title
- Rómulo Munguía Papers
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Benson Latin American Collection
- Date
- 2006
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2021 February: Edited by Carla O. Alvarez to fix compliance check errors to prepare for the migration to new TARO website.
- 2021 November: Edited by Devon Murphy to update control access terms and formatting based on the TARO Control Access List.
- 2022 January: Finding aid updated by Carla O. Alvarez.
- 2025 July: Revised by Ryan Sullivant to fix validation errors prior to ingestion into ArchivesSpace.
- 2026: Edited by Carla O. Alvarez.
Repository Details
Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository
2300 Red River Street
Austin Texas 78712 United States
(512) 495-4578
bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu