Description
The Center for Oral and Public History, CSU Fullerton, is the official archival repository for the League of United Latin
American Citizens, California (LULAC CA). The California State Directors' Papers collections seeks to preserve and provide
access to the records and oral histories of all past LULAC California State Directors.
Background
League of United Latino American Citizens (LULAC) has approximately 115,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto
Rico. It is the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational
attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating
at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide. The organization involves and serves all Hispanic nationality groups. Established
in 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas; California LULAC was formed in 1946 with the chartering of the Santa Ana LULAC Council.
Extent
45 linear feet (77 Oversize document boxes)
Restrictions
Standard copyright restrictions apply
Availability
Unrestricted