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Mexican Americans--Texas--Politics and government

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Joe J. Bernal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 23665826
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...
Dates: 1940-1981

Leo James Leo Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 22945887
Abstract

This collection contains items relating to the life and activities of Mexican American political and civil rights leader Leo J. Leo of La Joya, Texas.

Dates: circa 1960-1985

Martha Cotera Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 24005941
Abstract

Personal papers of Austin, Texas, writer and activist Martha Cotera.

Dates: 1964-2005

Mexican American Business and Professional Women's Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: 2004-07
Abstract

Records of the Austin chapter of the Mexican American Business and Professional Women's Association. This collection includes financial records; membership information; correspondence; newsletters; meeting minutes and agendas; and event programs.

Dates: 1974-1995

Mexican American Programs of the Longhorn Radio Network

 Collection
Identifier: 23866774
Abstract

Audio recordings including interviews, music, and informational programs related to the Mexican American community and their concerns in the series "The Mexican American Experience" and "A esta hora conversamos" from the Longhorn Radio Network, 1976-1982.

Dates: 1976-1982

Raza Unida Party Records

 Collection
Identifier: 24005920
Abstract

Correspondence, directives, agendas, reports, memorabilia, photographs, and other materials documenting the history of the Raza Unida Party.

Dates: 1969-1979,; 2022