Stanford University, El Centro Chicano y Latino, records, 1964-2018

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Summary

Creators:
Stanford University. El Centro Chicano y Latino
Abstract:
Records pertaining to the administration of the center and its programs.
Extent:
111.5 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Stanford University El Centro Chicano Records (SC0650). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

These records, dating from 1973 to 1991, include correspondence, memoranda, reports, minutes, calendars, publications, budget files, program files, clippings, articles, and other materials pertaining to the administration of the center and its programs. Other student groups represented in the collection include MEChA, the Chicano Pre-Medical Organization, Casa Zapata (theme dorm), and the publication LA ONDA.

Biographical / historical:

The mission statement of El Centro Chicano as adopted by the Guiding Concilio in 1991 is "to catalyze Chicanos and Latinos at Stanford into a proactive community that creates an environment which celebrates and promotes the history, contributions, intellectual heritage, education, growth, and empowerment of all Chicanos and Latinos here and beyond." El Centro sponsors programs in leadership development, academic support, cultural events, and social activities.

Acquisition information:
Administrative transfers, 2002-2019.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Materials in Box 3 of Addenda 2005-210 are restricted for 75 years from date of creation. Otherwise, materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

Stanford University El Centro Chicano Records (SC0650). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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