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Mexican Americans--Texas

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Benny Martinez LULAC Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-36
Abstract

Publications, convention programs, and clippings from LULAC national, Texas state, district, and council organizations.

Dates: 1937-2012

Center for Mexican American Studies Records

 Collection
Identifier: 1984-101
Abstract

Records of the Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) founded in 1970 at The University of Texas at Austin. The collection documents the Center's programming activities (lectures, conferences, and symposia), CMAS publications, and its involvement with the Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR). Records include material from former directors, files on the Hopwood case and Texas' Top 10 Percent law, and audiovisual material documenting the Center's activities.

Dates: 1959-2011; 2019

Dr. Gustavo E. and Marcia S. Montes Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2013-18
Abstract

Personal papers of Dr. Gustavo E. and Marcia S. Montes include photographs, correspondence, and other documents of their work and family life.

Dates: 1933-2013; Majority of material found within 1933-1976

Edmundo E. Mireles Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 23036519
Abstract

Professional papers of educator E.E. Mireles include publications, photographs, and collected material.

Dates: 1940-1971

Eduardo Peña, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2021-25
Abstract Eduardo Peña, Jr. (1935-2019) was a Latino civil rights activist, attorney, federal government employee, and National LULAC President. Peña is known for his dedication to the advancement of Latino Americans, especially with regard to equal employment and educational opportunities. This collection documents the personal, political, and professional dimensions of Peña’s life and consists of personal and family photographs, awards and certificates, legal documents, case notes, publications,...
Dates: 1848-2020; Majority of material found within 1957-2020

Gilberto Cárdenas Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1996-22
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1901-1990

Roberto G. Garza LULAC Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-01
Abstract

Papers from Roberto G. Garza document his involvement with the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Dates: 1954-1991

Seferino Vela Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 24158618
Abstract

Personal papers of Mexican American civic leader Seferino "Chefe" Vela include speeches, correspondence, sound recordings, clippings, and a photograph of Vela. The collection documents Vela's involvement in political campaigns and with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

Dates: 1935-1981