Mexican Americans--Civil rights

Papers of Dr. Carlos Morton, a Mexican American playwright and professor, includes scripts (published and unpublished), essays, production ephemera, correspondence, and other related materials created between 1960 and 2020. The collection represents Dr. Morton's many published works, including The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales and Johnny Tenorio, as well as his education and positions at various academic and cultural arts institutions.

The personal papers of Mexican American physician, writer, and community activist Dr. Clotilde P. García include biographical information, written works, and collected materials related to community and national organizations with much material related to the American G.I. Forum, founded by García's brother, Hector P. García.

Personal and professional papers of Mexican American veteran, writer, and broadcaster Domingo Nick Reyes.

Papers of Dr. Gilberto Cárdenas, a former professor and director of the Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) at the University of Texas at Austin. The collection includes research materials for his work on Mexican immigration, Mexican agricultural workers, and Chicano activism.

Personal archives documenting the career of Irene I. Blea, Ph.D., sociologist, educator, and writer. The papers deal with Dr. Blea's professional struggle in the field of education of Mexican Americans. Also found in this collection are her manuscripts for her sociology books and her poetry.

Joanne Salas collection of Chicana/o Movement newspapers include stories that document the Mexican American community in Austin, Texas during the late 1970s through early 1980s.

The personal papers of Texas Chicano civil rights activist, politician, lawyer, university professor, and author José Angel Gutiérrez.

Correspondence, written works, personal and biographical materials, organization records, photographs, audiovisual materials, and the collected library of the Mexican American sociologist and anthropologist, educator, civil rights advocate, and civic leader Dr. Julian Samora.

The Benson Latin American Collection is the official archival respository for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). Established in 1980, the Presidential Papers Project seeks to preserve and provide access to the records of all past LULAC National Presidents.

The Benson Latin American Collection is the official archival respository for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). In addition to the records of past National Presidents collected through the Presidential Papers Project, the Benson actively collects records from individuals and state and regional organizations to preserve and provide access to the documentary history of LULAC.