The collection contains materials from the early days of the Chicano Studies Institute (formerly Center for Chicano Studies), including administrative, research, project and program files, correspondence, and audio tapes.

40.12 linear feet (66 document boxes, 9 cartons, 2 oversize flat boxes, 1 shoebox)

Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Research Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Research Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Research Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.

Boxes 23-24 closed pending review. Some materials are stored off-site and require advance notice for retrieval.