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Guide to the Stanford University, El Centro Chicano, Records
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Call Number: SC0650
Creator:
Stanford University. Centro Chicano
Title: Stanford University, El Centro Chicano, records
Dates: 1973-1991
Physical Description:
6.5 Linear feet
Summary: Records pertaining to the administration of the center and its programs.
Language(s): The materials are in English.
Repository:
Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives
Stanford University Libraries
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064
Email: speccollref@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 725-1022
URL: http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/spc/spc.html
Administrative transfer, 2002.
Collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 24 hours in advance of intended use.
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.
Stanford University El Centro Chicano Records, SC 650. Stanford University Archives, Stanford, Calif.
Biography / Administrative History
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Stanford University--Students.
Stanford University. Casa Zapata.
Mexican Americans--Education
Mexican Americans--Social conditions
Mexican Americans--Students