Mexican Americans--Study and teaching (Higher)

Abstract

Correspondence, creative works, printed material, sound recordings, photographic material, and artifacts reflect the life and work of Américo Paredes (1915-1999). Paredes was a folklorist, teacher, novelist, poet, musician, academic administrator, and Mexican-American activist. Born in Brownsville, Texas, he spent his career at the University of Texas at Austin.

Abstract Papers of Joe J. Bernal, a teacher, social worker, former Texas state legislator and Mexican American civil rights activist. Bernal's work as an advocate of equal educational opportunities for all Texan children, especially access to bilingual education, is well documented. The collection includes material relating to Bernal's work with different community based agencies as well as his involvement with several Mexican American organizations. Other material relates to Bernal's collaboration...

Abstract The records of the National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS), founded in 1972, document the organization's conference activities, internal groups (Focos and Caucuses), and programming, including regional conferences and symposia. The collection contains publications, financial reports, and general administrative files. Additional materials include membership lists and directories, as well as files related to board members. The born digital records feature documents of the...