Guide to the MANA of San Diego County Records
Finding Aid Authors: Amanda Lanthorne.
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Guide to the MANA of San Diego County Records
1986/2002
Special Collections & University Archives
Overview of the Collection
Collection Title: MANA of San Diego County Records
Dates: 1986-2002
Bulk Dates: 1994-1999
Identification: MS-0437
Creator:
MANA of San Diego County
Physical Description: 3.75 linear ft
Language of Materials:
English
Spanish;Castilian
Repository:
Special Collections & University Archives
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA, 92182-8050
URL: http://library.sdsu.edu/scua
Email: scref@rohan.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6791
Note:
Other Information:
This collection was processed as part of the Chicano Studies Archives Project, made possible by a grant from the President's
Leadership Fund.
Historical Note:
Established in 1974 as the Mexican-American Women's National Association (MANA), MANA is a non-profit organization which seeks
to better Latina women, or hermanas, through educational, economic, political, health, and social advocacy programs. In 1994,
the association changed its name to the more inclusive MANA, A National Latina Organization in order to acknowledge its growing
diversity. Today, MANA consists of over 26 chapters, including MANA of San Diego County, and is the "single largest pan-Latina
organization in the United States."
In 1986, a group of Latina women dedicated to community activism founded the San Diego Chapter of MANA. The chapter offers
workshops, advocacy programs, conferences, and mentoring programs for Latinas. The organization's Hermanitas program is a
one-on-one mentorship program dedicated to supporting and encouraging pre-teen Latinas to stay in school. The Sylvia Chavez
Memorial Scholarship likewise promotes education amongst young Latinas. Every year, MANA awards this scholarship at the Brindis,
a celebratory tribute to outstanding Latina professionals. In addition, MANA's Platica lectures give local officials and
community leaders a chance to address issues relevant to the Latina community, including immigration and education. Today,
MANA of San Diego County continues to thrive as an organization dedicated to empowerment and leadership of Latinas.
Olivia Puentes-Reynolds, a local Latina activist, was active in MANA from 1993 to 2000. She served as Strategic Planning
Facilitator, Membership Chair, Program Chair and President. She chaired two Brindis, co-chaired the 1993 National MANA Leadership
Conferernce, and chaired the 1996 MANA National Leadership Conference.
Access Terms
This collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Corporate Name:
Mexican American Women’s National Association
Function:
Nonprofit organizations
Genre/Form of Material:
Organizational Records
Topical Term:
Latina
Administrative Information
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Conditions Governing Access:
This collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation:
Identification of item, folder title, box number,
MANA of San Diego County Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Library and Information Access, San Diego State University.
Related Materials:
Rene Nuñez Memorial Collection, 1968-2008
Carmen Sandoval Fernandez Poster Collection, 1974-1983
Arturo Casares Papers, 1968-2007
Chicana and Chicano Studies Department Records, 1968-2003
Maria Garcia Papers, 1968-1997
Arrangement of Materials:
I. Administrative Files, 1986-2002
II. Brindis Files, 1994-2002
III. Conference Files, 1993-1999
Scope and Contents
The
MANA of San Diego County Records document the operation and administration of MANA during Olivia Puentes-Reynolds’ involvement in the organization. The collection
provides extensive documentation for MANA's work promoting educational achievement and increasing Latino representation at
the local, state, and national levels. Records in the collection regarding the Hermanitas program, Sylvia Chavez Memorial
Scholarship, Platica lecture series, and Political Committee highlight these endeavors. The collection dates from 1986 to
2002 with the majority of materials dating from 1994 to 1999. The collection includes correspondence, meeting minutes, brochures,
news clippings, flyers, conference materials, and committee files. The collection is divided into three series:
Administrative Files (1986-2002), the
Brindis Files (1994-2002), and
Conference Files (1993-1999).
The
Administrative Files document the basic administration of the San Diego County chapter of MANA. Arranged alphabetically, these files date from
1986 to 2002 and make up the largest of the three series. Particularly noteworthy are the files relating to MANA’s Hermanitas
Mentorship Program, which seeks to empower pre-teen girls and promote education. The series is composed of correspondence,
brochures, meeting minutes, budget information, committee files, event information, and news clippings.
The
Brindis Files document MANA’s annual Brindis celebration, which honors prominent Latina professionals and recognizes the recipients of
the Sylvia Chavez Memorial Scholarship. Highlights include drafts of speeches given by guest speakers, such as Mayor Susan
Golding. Arranged chronologically, the series dates from 1994 to 2002 and includes programs, correspondence, flyers, nominations,
speeches, and planning and budget information.
The
Conference Files date from 1993 to 1999 and document the San Diego chapter of MANA’s participation at national and international conferences
regarding women. The series is arranged alphabetically and includes notes, flyers, handouts, and schedules from national
MANA conferences, the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, as well as training, youth, and development
conferences.
Detailed List of Contents
Administrative Files
1986-2002
Box 1, Folder 1
Annual Report and Strategic Plans
1994-1995
Box 1, Folder 4
Barrio Logan Revitalization Action Plan
April 1997
Box 1, Folder 10
By Laws and Amendments
1986-1996
Box 1, Folder 12
California Preliminary Review of the Governor's Proposed 1998-1999 State Budget
1998
Box 1, Folder 13
California Rural Legal Assistance
1999
Box 2, Folder 1
Call Code Statistics
June 1997
Box 2, Folder 2
Center for Women Policy Studies Affiliates Quarterly Report
Summer 1998
Box 2, Folder 3
Chapter Listings
1998-1999
Box 2, Folder 4
Chapter President and Leadership Manual/Instructions
1996
Box 2, Folder 5
Chapters - Albuquerque, NM
1994
Box 2, Folder 6
Chapters - Orange County
1997
Box 2, Folder 7
Chicana/o Graduate Creed
1997
Box 2, Folder 8
Chicana/o Youth Leadership Camp
1997
Box 2, Folder 9
Chicano Park Day
April 1997
Box 2, Folder 10
City Council of San Diego Special Commendation to MANA
October 1996
Box 2, Folder 11
City of San Diego Boards and Commissions
1997
Box 2, Folder 13
Correspondence: National
1995-1996
Box 2, Folder 15
Economic Development
1997
Box 2, Folder 16
Economics/Employment - MANA
1993-1994
Box 2, Folder 18
Education Committee
1994-1996
Box 2, Folder 19
Enfoque Newsletter
Spring/Summer 1997
Box 2, Folder 20
Environmental Justice
1996-1998
Box 2, Folder 21
Establishing a MANA Chapter
Box 2, Folder 22
Executive Board Retreat
1996
Box 2, Folder 23
Exploitation of Women Laborers - Flyers
1996
Box 2, Folder 24
Fair Political Practices Commission
1997-1998
Box 3, Folder 1
Federal Programs Benefiting Women and New Initiatives after the United Nation's 4th World Conference on Women
April 1998
Box 3, Folder 4
Flyers for MANA Events
1996
Box 3, Folder 6
Fundraising Committee
1994-1997
Box 3, Folder 9
Health and Social Services Committee
1994-1997
Box 3, Folder 12
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Membership
1998
Box 3, Folder 13
Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony Program
September-October 1996
Box 3, Folder 14
Hispanic National University
Box 3, Folder 15
Immigration Resolution
1994
Box 3, Folder 16
INROADS: Monthly Youth Program
Box 3, Folder 17
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax-exempt Status
1996-1998
Box 4, Folder 1
Invitations and Events
1995-1999
Box 4, Folder 2
Issues Committee and Issue Statements
1995
Box 4, Folder 3
Job Announcements
1996-1998
Box 4, Folder 4
Latin Business Owners of America
1998
Box 4, Folder 5
Latina Empowerment Series
1996
Box 4, Folder 6
Latina Emprendedoras
1994-1996
Box 4, Folder 7
Latina Financial Planning Workshop: Women and Retirement
2000
Box 4, Folder 8
Latina Research Project
1997
Box 4, Folder 10
Latina's Guide to the Information Superhighway
1997
Box 4, Folder 11
Latinas Unidas Newsletter Binder
1994-1998
Box 4, Folder 13
MANA Newsletters
1993-2002
Box 5, Folder 2
MANA National Newsletter
1997
Box 5, Folder 3
Meeting Minutes/Agendas
1998
Box 5, Folder 4
Meeting Minutes/Agendas: Board
1994-1999
Box 5, Folder 5
Meeting Minutes: General Membership
1994-1999
Box 5, Folder 6
Meeting Minutes: General Membership
1997-1998
Box 5, Folder 7
Membership Applications - Filled
Box 5, Folder 8
Membership Booklet Rough Draft
1995
Box 6, Folder 1
Membership Information
1995-1998
Box 6, Folder 2
Membership Rosters
1996-1997
Box 6, Folder 3
Membership Rosters
1997-1998
Box 6, Folder 4
Membership Rosters
1994-1998
Box 6, Folder 6
Michael A. Lobatz vs. Airtouch Cellular: Class Action
1997
Box 6, Folder 9
National Latino Leadership Summit
1996
Box 6, Folder 10
Niñas de Aztlán, Latina Advocacy Program
1995
Box 6, Folder 11
Nogales-Talley Issue: Sweetwater School District
1997
Box 6, Folder 12
Nomination Committee
1996
Box 6, Folder 14
Organizational/Self-Development Committee
1994-1995
Box 7, Folder 1
Platicas/Community Forums Resource Material
Box 7, Folder 2
Political Committee
1994-1996
Box 7, Folder 3
President's Message
1996-1998
Box 7, Folder 5
San Dieguito Union High School District Partnership
1997
Box 7, Folder 6
Search of Economic Equity
Box 7, Folder 8
South Bay Community Services
Box 7, Folder 9
Strategic Plans
1996-1997
Box 7, Folder 10
Sylvia Chavez Memorial Scholarship
1996-2000
Box 7, Folder 11
Treasurer's Reports
1996-1998
Box 7, Folder 12
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1996
Box 7, Folder 13
UNZ Initiative/Proposition 227
1998
Box 7, Folder 14
Vocational Application for Funding
1997
Box 8, Folder 1
White House Briefing
1994
Box 8, Folder 2
William D. Lynch Foundation for Children
1996
Box 8, Folder 3
Wilson, Tana Issue at Lewis Junior High
1996
Box 8, Folder 4
Women's Unity Breakfast with Sharon Gray Davis
October 1998
Box 8, Folder 5
Working Women Information and Statistics
Box 8, Folder 10
Brindis Manual Binder
1994-1996
Conference Files
1993-1999
Box 8, Folder 11
Adelante, Mujer Latina Conference
1996-1997
Box 8, Folder 12
Fourth World Conference on Women
1995-1997
Box 9, Folder 1
MANA Leadership Development Conference
October 1996
Box 9, Folder 2
MANA Leadership Development Conference
July 1998
Box 9, Folder 3
MANA National Conference
1996
Box 9, Folder 4
MANA National Conference
1997
Box 9, Folder 5
MANA National Conference, White House
1999
Box 9, Folder 6
MANA National Training Conference
1993
Box 9, Folder 7
MANA National Training Conference
1995
Box 9, Folder 8
MANA National Training Conference
1996
Box 9, Folder 9
MANA National Training Conference: Workshop Presenters
1996
Box 9, Folder 10
National Hispanic Medical Association First Annual Conference
1997
Box 9, Folder 11
Rebuilding Latino Communities: Education and Technology Conference
1997
Box 9, Folder 12
Rebuilding Safe Latino Communities Legislative Summit
October 1999
Box 9, Folder 13
Sister Cities International Conference
1996-1997
