Mexican American experience

This collection includes materials related to the research, writing and publication of the book Las Tejanas(2003). It contains extensive biographical, topical, and audio-visual materials collected during the research and writing of the book, correspondence and documentation of Acosta and Winegarten's collaboration and writing process, and materials related to the publication of the book.

Collection of JoAnn Carreon-Reyes and Rupert Reyes, former directors of Austin theater company Teatro Vivo. Includes scripts and other stagecraft materials, press clippings, publicity materials, correspondence, financial and tax records, and audiovisual materials.

This collection documents María Elena Martínez's involvement in Mexican American politics and culture, bilingual education, Chicano studies, and indigenous organizations. It also documents her interest in the politics of Central American countries and Cuba.

Personal papers of Teresa Palomo Acosta, Tejana poet, historian, author, and activist. Included are biographical and family materials, written works, correspondence, academic papers and programs, photographs, CDs, audiocassettes, and born digital materials.