Sociedad Mutualista "Melchor Ocampo" Records
Scope and Contents Note
This group of records is organized into three series: administrative, correspondence, and other documents. Items are arranged chronologically within each series. Included are financial records, membership applications, rosters, regulations, amendments to regulations, and notes. Also found within are correspondence with other Mexican American mutual aid societies, a power of attorney relating to a Mexican patent, and correspondence dealing with an honorary membership given to Mexican consul Samuel J. Trevino. In addition, there is also a printer’s plate with an image of the society’s hall.
Dates
- Creation: 1926-1941
Language of Materials
Spanish
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted.
Use Restrictions
Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Historical Note
Sociedades mutualistas were mutual aid societies that provided Mexican Americans with critical support during the early part of the twentieth century. Although their political ideas varied, most emphasized cooperation, economic protection, education, and community service.
The Sociedad Mutualista "Melchor Ocampo" of Eagle Pass, Texas was founded in 1922. It was formed to provide its members with medical, disability, burial benefits. The society took its name from the 19th-century Mexican statesman and political reformer.
Full Extent
2 linear inches
Abstract
The organization's correspondence, administrative records, and other documents.
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- Title
- Sociedad Mutualista "Melchor Ocampo" Records
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection
- Date
- 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2021 May: 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.
- 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