Blase Bonpane Papers, 1977

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Summary

Creators:
Bonpane, Blase
Abstract:
Blase Bonpane taught political science and sociology at California State University Northridge (1973-81), was the executive director of the Office of the Americas and the author of many books and articles, chiefly on Central America. The collection consists of correspondence, lectures, sound recordings, journals, and other materials related to Bonpane's work as a peace activist.
Extent:
131 boxes (65.5 linear ft.) 5 cartons (5 linear ft.) 1 oversize folder 42 oversize boxes
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of correspondence, lectures, sound recordings, journals, and other materials related to Bonpane's work as a peace activist. Many materials focus on U.S. foreign policy and Central America, but some relate to the Vietnam War and the United Farm Workers of America. Includes manuscripts of Bonpane's work and tape recordings of his commentary on radio station KPFK as well as other materials related to his work with the Office of the Americas.

Biographical / historical:

Bonpane earned a BA in philosophy, Maryknoll College, 1953; Master of Religious Education, University of the State of New York, 1958; MA, Latin American studies, Georgetown University, 1967; Ph.D, Social Science Liberation Theology, University of California at Irvine, 1984; regional director of Maryknoll Fathers, 1962-65; taught political science and sociology, California State University Northridge, 1973-81; served on Council of Educational Development, UCLA, 1969-70; director of publications and development for United Farm Workers of America, 1971-73; senior research fellow at Council on Hemispheric Affairs; executive director of the Office of the Americas, Los Angeles; author of many books and articles, chiefly on Central America; frequent radio commentator on KPFK.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Blase Bonpane, 1990-95.
Processing information:

: Boxes 1-94 processed by UCLA Library Special Collections staff, August 1993; boxes 95-149 processed by Su Kim Chung, June 1997; Boxes 150-163, processed by Bernadette Roca, March 2004; boxes 164-178 processed by Bernadette Roca, July 2006.

Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Archives.
  2. Date books.
  3. Judge Bonpane files.
  4. Manuscripts and clippings.
  5. Campaign materials.
  6. Notebooks.
  7. Audiocassettes and reel to reel tapes.
  8. International March for Peace in Central America.
  9. Central America.
  10. Bonpane's published articles and book: Guerillas of Peace.
  11. Freedom of information files.
  12. Correspondence.
  13. Office of the Americas.
  14. Appointment books.
  15. Liberation study of scripture.
  16. Gulf War and Iraq.
  17. KPFK.
  18. Miscellaneous.
  19. Cassette Tapes.
  20. Compact Discs.
  21. Papers.
  22. Umatic Videos.
  23. VHS Cassettes.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
AskLSC@library.ucla.edu
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