Guide to the Blanca Alvarado Papers MSS.2014.07.21

Sarah Corona

SJSU Special Collections & Archives

Summer 2017

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

San José State University

One Washington Square

San José, CA 95192-0028

special.collections@sjsu.edu

URL: http://library.sjsu.edu/sjsu-special-collections/sjsu-special-collections-and-archives

Language of Material: English

Contributing Institution: SJSU Special Collections & Archives

Title: Blanca Alvarado Papers

creator: Alvarado, Blanca

Identifier/Call Number: MSS.2014.07.21

Physical Description: 10 boxes (11 linear feet)

Date (inclusive): 1939-2011

Abstract: This collection includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, administrative papers, photographs, awards, and other memorabilia that document the political and personal life of Blanca Alvarado during the years she served on the San Jose City Council and the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in nine series: Series I. Personal Papers; Series II. City Council; Series III. Vice Mayor; Series IV. Board of Supervisors; Series V. Mexican American Political Association; Series VI. Mexican American Corporation and Plaza; Series VII. Awards and Achievements; Series VIII. State and Local History; and Series IX. Photos.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has not been assigned to the San Jose State University Library Special Collections and Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections and Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Preferred Citation

Blanca Alvarado Papers, MSS-2014-07-21, San Jose State University Library, Special Collections & Archives

Processing Information

Collection processed by Sarah Corona in Summer 2017.

Related Materials

South Bay Second Wave Feminist Oral History Project, MSS-2006-06-30

Existence and Location of Copies

Copies of audiovisual materials are on the SJSU Special Collections hard drive.

Biography

Blanca Alvarado was born in 1931 in the small mining town of Cokedale, Colorado. Her interest in activism is rooted in her time as a youth observing her father’s participation in the coal miners union in Cokedale. Following the closure of the coal mine where Blanca’s father worked, her family of 14 moved to California and began working in the fields of Santa Clara. During this time Blanca attended San Jose High School and began her pursuit of community activism in Santa Clara and San Jose. As a high schooler, Blanca was a member of Club Tapatío and participated in community service through the club. Blanca then became acquainted with local radio host and activist, Jose J. Alvarado. Jose hosted the first Spanish-English bilingual radio show in Northern California at the KLOK radio station and used his platform to speak to his Latino listeners about social justice and other issues concerning the Latino community in the Bay Area. Blanca eventually hosted her own bilingual radio talk show addressing similar topics at KLOK called “Merienda Musical.” Activism continued to be a significant part of Blanca’s life and provided the foundations for her political career. She worked with Cesar Chavez on the organization and foundation of the Community Services Organization. Blanca worked on the Chicano Employment Committee and the Opportunities Industrial Center. In the mid-1970s, she worked with Viva Carter in efforts to promote Jimmy Carter and his campaign for the presidency. Blanca was also the president of the San Jose chapter as well as an officer at the state level of the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA). Blanca became well known as an activist and an advocate for her community. In 1980, Blanca was elected to be the first representative of District 5 in the San Jose City Council. She remained the representative for East San Jose until 1994. As a City Council member, Blanca fought for equal representation for the Chicano community in San Jose. She had numerous projects and focuses in this office. Major projects and central issues from her time in City Council include the revival of the Poco Way neighborhood, the installment of the Quetzalcoatl statue in Plaza de Cesar Chavez, the creation of the Mexican-American Community Services Agency (MACSA) Youth Center, arts, housing, and youth issues. During her time in City Council, she also worked to establish the Mexican Heritage Plaza and Corporation. Nine years into her career in City Council, Blanca became the first Latina Vice Mayor in San Jose and continued to serve two terms. In 1995, Blanca was appointed to take the vacant seat in the Board of Supervisors left by Zoe Lofgren and was elected to this position in 1996. Blanca spent the next 12 years as the representative for District 2, which is composed of Downtown San Jose, South San Jose, East San Jose, and parts of Willow Glen and Evergreen. In this office, Blanca continued her efforts to foster the arts in San Jose, advocate for youth and minorities, and fight for other social and environmental justice issues. Blanca retired from the Board of Supervisors in 2008.

Scope and Contents

The Blanca Alvarado Papers consist of a variety of materials relating to the political career, activism, and personal life of Blanca Alvarado and her family. The contents of this collection relate primarily to Blanca Alvarado’s 28 years spent in local government and her accomplishments from this time. In addition to political papers, this collection contains materials related to Blanca’s life before and after her time in government. This includes her early activism, the activities and life of her husband, Jose Alvarado, and the activism of their children. This collection also consists of materials relating to the Mexican Heritage Plaza and Corporation, which Blanca helped create, as well as materials relating to California and local history and events. Types of materials included in this collection are administrative papers, correspondence, newspaper clippings, political ephemera, awards, CDs, and photographs.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Santa Clara County (Calif.) – Board of Supervisors

Mexican American women politicians -- San Jose (Calif.)

Mexican Heritage Plaza (San Jose, Calif.)

City council members -- California -- San Jose (Calif.)

Mexican American Political Association (Calif.)

Radio stations -- California -- San Jose (Calif.)

Public art -- California -- San Jose (Calif.)

Municipal officials and employees -- California -- San Jose (Calif.)

Alvarado, Blanca

Series I. Personal Papers 1939-2010

Scope and Contents

This series contains papers regarding Blanca Alvarado's community activism and life before and after she was involved in local government, the lives and activism of Blanca's children and grandchildren, and Jose Alvarado's activism and work at KLOK. Topics of interest include Blanca's work in the Chicano Employment Committee, Viva Carter and the Opportunities Industrial Center. Also of interest is the papers relating to the work done by her children Teresa, Mike, and Jaime Alvarado. This series contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, and scripts from KLOK announcements. The dates range from 1939 to 2010.

Arrangement

This series is arranged into three subseries: Subseries 1. Community Activism; Subseries 2. Family Papers; and Subseries 3. Jose Alvarado Papers.

Subseries 1. Community Activism 1976-2010

Box 1, Folder 1

Resume and Letters of Recommendation 1976

Box 1, Folder 2

Donations from Blanca 2007-2008

Box 1, Folder 3

Property Appraisals 1979

Box 1, Folder 4

Chicano Employment Committee Correspondence 1975

Box 1, Folder 5

Chicano Employment Committee Meeting Minutes 1975

Box 1, Folder 6

Citizens of Alum Rock Meeting 1976

Box 1, Folder 7

Chicano Round Table 1977

Box 1, Folder 8

Subcommittee on Affirmative Action

Box 1, Folder 9

Opportunities Industrial Center Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 1973

Box 1, Folder 10

Opportunities Industrial Center Speech

Box 1, Folder 11

Viva Carter Planning and Correspondence 1977

Box 1, Folder 12

Viva Carter Rally Poster 1976

Box 1, Folder 13

Speech for the Downtown College Prep Charter School Graduation 2009

Box 1, Folder 14

Los Gatos-Saratoga Pan American Round Table 2010

Box 1, Folder 15

Senior Fellows Symposium 2010

Subseries 2. Family Papers 1973-2008

Box 1, Folder 16

Jaime Alvarado 1994-2008

Box 1, Folder 17

Mike Alvarado 2006-2007

Box 1, Folder 18

Monica Alvarado 1973

Box 1, Folder 19

Teresa Alvarado 2006-2010

Box 1, Folder 20

Alvarado Grandchildren 2006-2008

Subseries 3. Jose Alvarado Papers 1939-1971

Box 1, Folder 21

Miscellaneous KLOK Papers 1955

Box 1, Folder 22

KLOK La Charada Contest 1955

Box 1, Folder 23

Announcements on Juvenile Delinquency 1956

Box 1, Folder 24

KLOK and Civic Coordinating Council Papers 1939-1596

Box 1, Folder 25

Correspondence 1969-1971

Box 1, Folder 26

Newspaper Clippings and Publications 1944-1951

Box 1, Folder 27

Comision Honorifica Mexicana Treasury 1951

Box 1, Folder 28

Civic Coordinating Council (Concilio de Coordinación Civica) Papers 1955

Box 1, Folder 29

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, A-B 1945-1954

Box 1, Folder 30

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, C-D 1955-1959

Box 1, Folder 31

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, E-G 1952-1955

Box 1, Folder 32

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, G 1955

Box 1, Folder 33

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, H-K 1954-1955

Box 1, Folder 34

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, K-L 1952-1955

Box 1, Folder 35

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, M-P 1954-1956

Box 1, Folder 36

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, P 1954-1956

Box 1, Folder 37

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, R 1954-1956

Box 1, Folder 38

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, S 1954-1956

Box 1, Folder 39

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, T-Z 1951-1955

Box 1, Folder 40

KLOK Announcement Transcripts, Numbered

Series II. City Council 1979-1997

Scope and Contents

This series contains materials relating to Blanca Alvarado's terms in the San Jose City Council. Topics addressed in this series are her campaigns and elections, events she attended, her work on the Poco Way neighborhood revitalization, the installment of the Quetzalcoatl statue, and additional projects she was a part of while in the City Council. The dates covered are 1979-1997, but the bulk of the series contains materials from 1980-1996. Types of materials in this series are correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and campaign mailers.

Arrangement

This series is arranged in eight subseries: Subseries 1. Administrative Materials; Subseries 2. Public Relations and Events; Subseries 3. Correspondence, Subseries 4. Campaign Materials; Subseries 5. Poco Way; Subseries 6. Quetzalcoatl; Subseries 7. 1984 Financial Crisis; and Subseries 8. Additional Projects.

Subseries 1. Administrative Materials

Box 1, Folder 41

Name Plate and Stand

Box 1, Folder 42

Blank Letterhead

Subseries 2. Public Relations and Events 1980-1994

Box 2, Folder 1

Newspaper Clippings, January 1980-October 1982

Box 2, Folder 2

Newspaper Clippings, November 1982-June 1986

Box 2, Folder 3

Newspaper Clippings, June 1988-December 1994

Box 2, Folder 4

Newspaper Clippings, Undated

Box 2, Folder 5

Press Statement 1984

Box 2, Folder 6

San Jose Mercury News Interview and Questionnaire

Box 2, Folder 7

Invocation to the San Jose City Council 1990

Box 2, Folder 8

Statement of Record

Box 2, Folder 9

Statement to the California Assembly Committee on Elections and Reapportionment 1981

Box 2, Folder 10

Speech Notes and Drafts

Box 2, Folder 11

Adelante con Blanca Invitations and Booklet 1994

Box 2, Folder 12

Adelante con Blanca Correspondence and Planning 1994

Box 2, Folder 13

Adelante con Blanca Photos 1994

Box 2, Folder 14

Miscellaneous Events 1987-1994

Subseries 3. Correspondence 1979-1996

Box 2, Folder 15

November 1979-May 1984

Box 2, Folder 16

June 1984-June 1988

Box 2, Folder 17

April 1989-December 1993

Box 2, Folder 18

April 1994-April 1996

Box 2, Folder 19

Undated

Box 2, Folder 20

Correspondence and Photos 1990

Box 2, Folder 21

City of San Jose Memoranda 1982-1991

Box 2, Folder 22

City of San Jose Memoranda 1992

Subseries 4. Campaign Materials 1980-1996

Box 2, Folder 23

Friends of Blanca Alvarado Events and Correspondence 1980-1986

Box 2, Folder 24

Endorsements 1982-1986

Box 2, Folder 25

Candidate's Statement 1982

Box 2, Folder 26

1980 Campaign Elements

Box 2, Folder 27

1982 Campaign Materials

Box 2, Folder 28

1986 Campaign Materials

Box 2, Folder 29

Mailers and Flyers 1980-1986

Box 2, Folder 30

Miscellaneous Campaign Materials and Photos 1984

Subseries 5. Poco Way 1987-1997

Box 2, Folder 31

City of San Jose Memoranda Regarding Poco Way 1988-1994

Box 2, Folder 32

Poco Way File 1987-1994

Box 2, Folder 33

Newspaper Clippings 1997

Box 2, Folder 34

NAHRO Agency Awards of Merit in Housing and Community Development Application 1994

Box 2, Folder 35

Poco Way Community Transformation

Subseries 6. Quetzalcoatl 1993-1995

Box 2, Folder 36

Plumed Serpent Project Meeting 1993

Box 2, Folder 37

Correspondence 1992-1995

Box 2, Folder 38

Newspaper Clippings 1994-1996

Box 2, Folder 39

Plumed Serpent Briefs 1994

Box 2, Folder 40

Plumed Serpent Brief 1995

Box 2, Folder 41

Robert Graham Articles and Correspondence 1991-1992

Box 2, Folder 42

Essays Regarding Quetzalcoatl Statue 1993

Box 2, Folder 43

1993 Symposium Outline

Subseries 7. 1984 Financial Crisis 1984-1990

Box 2, Folder 44

Papers and Memoranda 1984

Box 2, Folder 45

City of San Jose vs. Price Waterhouse & Company Brief 1984

Box 2, Folder 46

Newspaper Clippings (1 of 2) 1984

Box 3, Folder 1

Newspaper Clippings (2 of 2) 1984-1990

Subseries 8. Additional Projects 1985-1992

Box 3, Folder 2

Council Committee Restructure 1985

Box 3, Folder 3

Fallon Statue 1990

Box 3, Folder 4

Final Report of the Mayor's Task Force on Housing 1988

Box 3, Folder 5

Fox California Theatre Master Plan Report 1992

Box 3, Folder 6

Hispanic Elected Officials of Santa Clara County 1988

Box 3, Folder 7

Interagency Council for At-Risk Youth 1987-1988

Box 3, Folder 8

Report on the Confirmation of Investments for the Mayor and San Jose City Council 1984

Box 3, Folder 9

Resolution to Oppose Simpson-Rodino Immigration Bill 1986

Box 3, Folder 10

YMCA of Santa Clara Valley 1989

Series III. Vice Mayor 1988-1994

Scope and Contents

This series contains materials from Blanca's two terms as Vice Mayor of San Jose. This series is composed of correspondence, newspaper clippings, event invitations, brochures, and signs. It addresses projects that Blanca had, correspondence to and from Blanca, and events Blanca attended.

Arrangement

This series is organized by subject.

Box 3, Folder 11

Vice Mayor Name Plate

Box 10, Folder 7

Vice Mayor Sign

Box 3, Folder 12

Biographical Material

Box 3, Folder 13

Brochures

Box 3, Folder 14

Correspondence 1989-1994

Box 3, Folder 15

Letters from Students, 1990

Box 3, Folder 16

Congratulations Banner

Box 3, Folder 17

Interview with Tony Martinez, 1994

Box 3, Folder 18

We Remember Cesar E. Chavez: Leadership Reflections for a Catalyst of Change 1994

Box 3, Folder 19

Newspaper Clippings 1988-1994

Box 3, Folder 20

Into the Nineties Reception, 1989

Box 3, Folder 21

Blanca's Banquet Planning, 1994

Box 3, Folder 22

Commemoration of the Founding of Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe 1994

Box 3, Folder 23

Budget Draft, 1990

Box 3, Folder 24

Cultural Arts Initiative Synopsis & Update 1993

Box 3, Folder 25

Arts Initiative Supporting Documents 1991-1993

Box 3, Folder 26

Latino Issues Forum 1989

Box 10, Folder 14

Grand Marshall San Jose Vice Mayor Sign

Series IV. Board of Supervisors 1990-2009

Scope and Contents

This series contains materials relating to Blanca Alvarado's terms in the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, mainly spanning the years 1995-2008. This series is composed of correspondence, newspaper clippings, photos, videos, speeches, memoranda, and subject files.

Arrangement

This series is arranged into eleven subseries: Subseries 1. Administrative Materials; Subseries 2. Public Relations; Subseries 3. Correspondence; Subseries 4. Events and Speeches; Subseries 5. Campaign Materials; Subseries 6. Fairgrounds Concert Venue; Subseries 7. VTA Tax 2000; Subseries 8. Reid Hillview Airport; Subseries 9. Arts Alive Institute; Subseries 10. Criminal Justice; and Subseries 11. Additional Projects.

Subseries 1. Administrative Materials 1995-2008

Box 3, Folder 27

Business Card

Box 10, Folder 3

Board of Supervisors Padfolio

Box 3, Folder 28

Oath for the Board of Supervisors 1995

Box 3, Folder 29

Goals and Vision for the Office of Supervisor Blanca Alvarado 1998

Box 3, Folder 30

Strategic Plan 1999

Box 3, Folder 31

Communications Plan 1999

Box 3, Folder 32

Strategic Work Plan 2008

Box 3, Folder 33

Emergency Response Plan 1998

Box 3, Folder 34

Santa Clara County Profile and Biographical Materials 1995

Box 3, Folder 35

Map of District 2

Box 3, Folder 36

Informational Material Regarding Santa Clara County 1995-1999

Box 3, Folder 37

Talking Points and Background Information File 1996

Subseries 2. Public Relations 1990-2009

Box 3, Folder 38

Biographical Material 2000-2003

Box 3, Folder 39

T-Shirt Logo Designs

Box 3, Folder 40

NewsFAX Newsletter 1999

Box 3, Folder 41

San Jose Mercury News Questionnaire 1996

Box 3, Folder 42

Newspaper Clippings, May 1990-January 1998

Box 3, Folder 43

Newspaper Clippings, January 1998-November 2000

Box 3, Folder 44

Newspaper Clippings, February 2002-December 2009

Box 3, Folder 45

Newspaper Clippings 1995

Box 3, Folder 46

Newspaper Clippings, undated

Box 3, Folder 47

Making a Difference: The Blanca Alvarado Magazine 1996

Subseries 3. Correspondence 1995-2008

Box 3, Folder 48

January 1995-January 1998

Box 3, Folder 49

February 1998-March 2004

Box 3, Folder 50

April 2004-February 2008

Box 3, Folder 51

February 2008-December 2008

Box 3, Folder 52

Undated

Subseries 4. Events and Speeches 1995-2008

Box 3, Folder 53

Celebration of Appointment to County Supervisor 1995

Box 3, Folder 54

State of the County Address 1998

Box 4, Folder 1

State of the County Address Speech Notes 1998

Box 4, Folder 2

State of the County Address 2003

Box 9, Folder 67

State of the County Address Audio 2003

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 4, Folder 3

25 Years of Love and Leadership 2005

Box 4, Folders 4

25 Years of Love and Leadership Speech Notes 2005

Box 9, Folder 55

25th Anniversary Celebration Video 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 56

25th Anniversary Video - Incomplete Edit 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Physical disc is missing. Digital copy located in Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 57

25th Anniversary-Save the Date 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 61

Alvarado Slides, 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 62

Backdrop Pictures and Art with Blanca Photoshop, 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 63

Blanca Alvarado Raw Footage (1 of 3), 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 64

Blanca Alvarado Raw Footage (2 of 3), 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 65

Blanca Alvarado Raw Footage (3 of 3), 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 66

Powerpoint Backdrop and Art Torres - 25th Anniversary 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 4, Folder 5

Guelaguetza Invitations 2008

Box 10, Folder 8

Guelaguetza Poster 2008

Box 4, Folder 6

Guelaguetza Programs 2008

Box 4, Folder 7

Guelaguetza Photo Book 2008

Box 4, Folder 8

Guelaguetza Thank Yous 2008

Box 4, Folder 9

Promotional Events 1999-1996

Box 4, Folder 10

Team Building Retreat 2003

Box 4, Folder 11

Miscellaneous Events 1996-2000

Box 4, Folder 12

Visits to the White House 1995-1997

Box 9, Folder 68

Supervisor Alvarado at CLA Grand Opening 2003

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 4, Folder 13

Event Planning 2002-2003

Box 4, Folder 14

Poco Way Revitalization Celebration and Speech 1997

Box 4, Folder 15

Speech for the Silicon Valley Latino Democratic Forum First Anniversary Celebration 2003

Box 4, Folder 16

Handwritten Speech Notes 2004

Box 4, Folder 17

Talking Points Regarding Juvenile Hall

Box 4, Folder 18

Undated Speeches

Subseries 5. Campaign Materials 1995-1996

Box 4, Folder 19

1996 Campaign Planning

Box 3, Folder 20

District Two Vacancy Questionnaire 1995

Box 4, Folder 21

Campaign Stump Speech 1996

Box 4, Folder 22

List of Endorsements 1996

Box 4, Folder 23

Endorsements 1996

Box 4, Folder 24

Election Summary 1996

Box 4, Folder 25

Mailers

Box 10, Folder 11

County of Santa Clara Brochure Draft

Subseries 6. Fairgrounds Concert Venue 2004-2008

Box 4, Folder 26

Newspaper Clippings 2004-2008

Box 4, Folder 27

Memorandum of Points and Authorities for City of San Jose v. County of Santa Clara 2006

Box 4, Folder 28

Master Land Use Plan for Fairgrounds

Subseries 7. VTA Tax 2000 1992-2008

Box 4, Folder 29

Newspaper Clippings and Articles 1992-2008

Box 4, Folder 30

Speeches and Talking Points 2000-2008

Box 4, Folder 31

Memoranda and Correspondence 2000-2008

Box 4, Folder 32

Planning and Correspondence 2000-2003

Box 4, Folder 33

Argument and Opposition 2000-2007

Box 4, Folder 34

Argument and Strategy File 2000

Box 4, Folder 35

VTA Tax File (1 of 2) 2000

Box 4, Folder 36

VTA Tax File (2 of 2) 2000

Box 4, Folder 37

Miscellaneous Papers 2000

Subseries 8. Reid Hillview Airport 1990-2008

Box 4, Folder 38

Notes and Fact Sheets 2008

Box 4, Folder 39

Airport Business Plans 2004-2005

Box 4, Folder 40

LULAC Health Commission and Airborne Lead Levels 2008

Box 4, Folder 41

Correspondence 1996-2004

Box 4, Folder 42

Correspondence 2005-2008

Box 4, Folder 43

Correspondence 2008

Box 4, Folder 44

Public Hearing and Community Voices on Reid-Hillview 2004

Box 4, Folder 45

Newspaper Clippings 1990-2008

Subseries 9. Arts Alive Art Institute 2000-2008

Box 5, Folder 1

Pilot Program 2008

Box 5, Folder 2

Pilot Program Supporting Documents 2008

Box 5, Folder 3

Ysleta Arts Alive 2007

Box 9, Folder 52

2nd Year Ysleta Arts Alive Grant DVD 2007

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 53

3rd Ysleta Arts Alive Grant DVD 2007

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Subseries 10. Criminal Justice 1994-2008

Box 5, Folder 4

Impact of Three Strikes 1994-1995

Box 5, Folder 5

Three Strikes Data and Newspaper Clippings 1994-1995

Box 5, Folder 6

Foreign-born Aggravated Felony 1997

Box 5, Folder 7

Non-Citizen Criminals File (1 of 2) 1998-1999

Box 5, Folder 8

Non-Citizen Criminals File (2 of 2) 1998-1999

Box 5, Folder 9

Juvenile Hall Session Binder 2003

Box 5, Folder 10

A Response to the Issues and Concerns at the Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall 2003

Box 5, Folder 11

Juvenile Hall - Correspondence 2002

Box 5, Folder 12

Juvenile Hall - Newspaper Clippings 1995-2008

Box 5, Folder 13

Use of Force 2007

Box 5, Folder 14

Public Drunkenness - Correspondence 2008

Box 5, Folder 15

Public Drunkenness - Newspaper Clippings 2008

Box 5, Folder 16

Incarcerated Women 2008

Subseries 11. Additional Projects 1995-2008

Box 5, Folder 17

Affirmative Action 1995

Box 5, Folder 18

Binational Health Week 2006

Box 5, Folder 19

Binational Health Week 2008

Box 5, Folder 20

Cesar Chavez Holiday 2002-2003

Box 5, Folder 21

Cottle Park 2008

Box 5, Folder 22

Guadalupe River Park Master Plan 2002

Box 5, Folder 23

Gun Control 1995-1996

Box 5, Folder 24

James McEntree Park Project 2005

Box 5, Folder 25

Land Use Initiative 2006

Box 5, Folder 26

Latina Leadership Project 2008

Box 5, Folder 27

Latina Leadership Project 2010

Box 5, Folder 28

Latina Leadership Project 2012

Box 5, Folder 29

Latino Youth and First 5 2004

Box 5, Folder 30

Los Lupeños 1997

Box 5, Folder 31

Mayfair Improvement Initiative 1997-2000

Box 5, Folder 32

Mayfair Neighborhood Improvement Initiative 2000

Box 5, Folder 33

Renaming Capitol Expressway 2008

Box 5, Folder 34

Santa Clara County Fire Department Yearbook 2007

Box 5, Folder 35

Santa Clara County LAFCO 2008

Box 5, Folder 36

Somos Mayfair 2010-2011

Box 5, Folder 37

Unz Initiative 1998

Box 5, Folder 38

Valley Medical Center North Tower Project 1995-2000

Box 5, Folder 39

Women and Girls - 2000 & Beyond: Strategies for Success 2001

Series V. Mexican American Political Association 1973-1998

Scope and Contents

This series contains materials relating to Blanca's work at the state and local levels of the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA). This series is composed of subject files, correspondence, administrative materials, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera. The dates range from 1973 to 1998, but the bulk of the materials are from 1979 to 1981.

Arrangement

This series is arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Box 5, Folder 40

Amway Investigation 1981

Box 5, Folder 41

Announcements 1980

Box 5, Folder 42

Blanca Alvarado's Reasons for Declaration of Candidacy 1981

Box 5, Folder 43

Bylaws 1979

Box 5, Folder 44

Central Region Organizational Documents 1981

Box 5, Folder 45

Convention 1978

Box 5, Folder 46

Convention 1981

Box 5, Folder 47

Convention 1982

Box 5, Folder 48

Coors Boycott 1979

Box 5, Folder 49

Correspondence 1979-1981

Box 5, Folder 50

El Mapista 1983

Box 5, Folder 51

Events, Resolutions, and Correspondence (1 of 2) 1979-1981

Box 6, Folder 1

Events, Resolutions, and Correspondence (2 of 2), 1979-1981

Box 6, Folder 2

Executive Board Meetings 1976-1981

Box 6, Folder 3

Financial Documents 1973-1978

Box 6, Folder 4

Importance of One Vote 1978

Box 6, Folder 5

Julio Calderon Speech Notes 1979

Box 6, Folder 6

Membership Poster 1979

Box 6, Folder 7

Newspaper Clippings 1980-1981

Box 6, Folder 8

Northern Region and National Resolutions and Correspondence 1979-1981

Box 6, Folder 9

Northern Region's Letter to Mr. Jesus Ruiz

Box 6, Folder 10

Northern Region Meeting Minutes 1979

Box 6, Folder 11

Opinions of a Mexican American by Esther Lopez

Box 6, Folder 12

Organizational Chart

Box 6, Folder 13

Public Utilities Commission of California Vacancies 1981

Box 6, Folder 14

Remarks by Herman Gallegos 1980

Box 6, Folder 15

San Jose Chapter Forum 1998

Box 6, Folder 16

Speech Notes for the MAPA 20th Anniversary

Box 6, Folder 17

State Election Convention 1979

Box 6, Folder 18

State Executive Board Meeting 1981

Series VI. Mexican Heritage Corporation and Plaza 1980-2011

Scope and Contents

This series contains materials related to the to the development, estalishment, and operation of the Mexican Heritage Plaza and Corporation. Types of materials in this series include audiovisual material, newspaper clippings, board meeting minutes, correspondence, bruchures, textiles, and other memorabilia relating to events at the Plaza. Dates represented in this series range from 1980 to 2011, however the bulk of materials are from the years 1988 to 2005.

Arrangement

This series is arranged into ten subseries: Subseries 1. Early Planning and Development; Subseries 2. Operations and Maintenance; Subseries 3. Financial Documents; Subseries 4. Mexican Heritage Corporation Board of Directors; Subseries 5. Correspondence; SUbseries 6. Newspaper Clippings; Subseries 7. Speeches; Subseries 8. Events and Event Planning; Subseries 9. Mariachi Festival; and Subseries 10. Los Lupeños and Teatro Vision.

Subseries 1. Early Planning and Development 1988-1993

Box 6, Folder 19

Mexican Heritage Plaza and Garden Planning 1988

Box 6, Folder 20

Site Selection Project Final Report 1988

Box 6, Folder 21

Mexican Heritage Gardens: Facility Needs 1992

Box 6, Folder 22

Mexican Heritage Gardens Project Data Sheet 1992

Box 6, Folder 23

Planning Commission Meeting 1992

Box 6, Folder 24

Preliminary Space Programming 1992

Box 6, Folder 25

Mexican Heritage Garden and Plaza Project Concept 1992

Box 6, Folder 26

Program and Master Plan 1992

Box 6, Folder 27

1993 California Congress of the Arts

Box 6, Folder 28

Draft of Development Plan

Box 6, Folder 29

Map of Plaza Parcels

Box 6, Folder 30

Mexican Heritage Plaza and Gardens Informational Materials

Subseries 2. Operations and Maintenance 1992-2008

Box 6, Folder 31

Needs Assessment 1992

Box 6, Folder 32

Operations Plan 1993

Box 6, Folder 33

Operations and Maintenance Plan 1993

Box 6, Folder 34

Mexican Heritage Corporation Personnel Policies and Procedures 2001

Box 6, Folder 35

Justification for Reorganization of Positions 2001

Box 6, Folder 36

Organizational Charts 2002

Box 6, Folder 37

Tactical Development Plan 2003

Box 6, Folder 38

Plaza Transformation Proposal (1 of 2) 2008

Box 6, Folder 39

Plaza Transformation Proposal (2 of 2) 2008

Box 6, Folder 40

Business Cards

Box 6, Folder 41

Mexican Heritage Gardens Milestone Schedule and Work Plan

Box 6, Folder 42

Structure of Design Team

Subseries 3. Financial Documents 1993-2002

Box 6, Folder 43

Financial Documents 1993

Box 6, Folder 44

Financial Statements and Reports 2001-2002

Subseries 4. Mexican Heritage Corporation Board of Directors 1991-2008

Arrangement

This subseries is arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Box 6, Folder 45

Board Committee Assignments

Box 6, Folder 46

By-Laws 1991

Box 6, Folder 47

Contact Lists

Box 6, Folder 48

Correspondence 2001-2004

Box 6, Folder 49

Correspondence and Additional Papers 2003-2004

Box 6, Folder 50

Meeting Minutes 1991-2002

Box 6, Folder 51

Supporting Documents (1 of 2) 2004

Box 7, Folder 1

Supporting Documents (2 of 2) 2004

Subseries 5. Correspondence 1990-2008

Box 7, Folder 2

October 1990-April 1994

Box 7, Folder 3

September 1999-February 2008

Subseries 6. Newspaper Clippings 1992-2010

Box 7, Folder 4

April 1992-January 2010

Box 7, Folder 5

Undated

Box 10, Folder 12

Local Newspapers Commemorating the Opening of the Mexican Heritage Plaza 1999

Box 7, Folder 6

Clippings and Papers in Opposition of the Mexican Heritage Gardens 1992

Subseries 7. Speeches 1995-1999

Box 7, Folder 7

Speech to Susan Hammer and Staff Regarding Support of Mexican Heritage Plaza 1995

Box 7, Folder 8

Blanca Alvarado's Official Dedication Speech 1999

Subseries 8. Events and Event Planning 1999-2005

Box 7, Folder 9

Dedication Day 1999

Box 10, Folder 15

Dedication Day Flag 1999

Box 7, Folder 10

Pins from Grand Opening 1999

Box 7, Folder 11

Grand Opening Gala 1999

Box 7, Folder 12

One Year Anniversary Gala 2000

Box 7, Folder 13

Torres vs. Simcox Debate 2005

Box 7, Folder 14

Invitations 1992-1999

Box 7, Folder 15

Event Planning and Concepts 2000-2002

Box 7, Folder 16

Program Plan 2002-2003

Box 7, Folder 17

Spring 2004 Class Schedule

Box 7, Folder 18

Events and Programs 1999-2004

Subseries 9. Mariachi Festival 1991-2005

Box 7, Folder 19

1992 Mariachi Conference and Festival

Box 7, Folder 20

1992 Mariachi Festival Planning and Correspondence

Box 7, Folder 21

1994 Mariachi Festival Program

Box 7, Folder 22

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (1 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 23

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (2 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 24

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (3 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 25

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (4 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 26

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (5 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 27

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (6 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 28

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (7 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 29

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (8 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 30

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (9 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 31

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (10 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 32

1994 Mariachi Festival Photos (11 of 11)

Box 7, Folder 33

1994 Mariachi Festival Mass and Procession

Box 7, Folder 34

2000 Mariachi Festival and Conference Program

Box 7, Folder 35

2005 Mariachi Festival Program

Box 9, Folder 54

14th Annual Mariachi Festival 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 7, Folder 36

Additional Papers 1991-1992

Subseries 10. Los Lupeños and Teatro Vision 1990-2008

Box 7, Folder 37

Los Lupeños Papers 2005

Box 7, Folder 38

Teatro Vision Publications and Corrsepondence 1993-2011

Box 7, Folder 39

Teatro Vision Newspaper Clippings 2005

Box 7, Folder 40

Teatro Vision Events and Programs 2008

Box 7, Folder 41

Teatro Vision Planning 2011

Series VII. Awards and Achievements 1986-2011

Arrangement

This series is arranged alphabetically by name of organization or person giving the award.

Scope and Contents

This series consists of awards, plaques, and certificates commemorating the many achievements of Blanca Alvarado from the years 1986 to 2011. This series also contains photographs, video, and ephemera from the award ceremonies.

Box 7, Folder 42

American Indian Heritage Celebration Committee 2008

Box 7, Folder 43

American Leadership Forum 2011

Box 9, Folder 58

American Leadership Forum Gardner Awards 2011

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 59

American Leadership Forum Gardner Awards Blanca, 2011

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 9, Folder 60

American Leadership Forum Exemplary Leader Celebration, 2011

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 7, Folder 44

Arts Council Silicon Valley 2007

Box 7, Folder 45

California Latino Legislative Caucus 2007

Box 7, Folder 46

Committee to Honor Dr. Herman W. Hyatt, Sr. 1989

Box 10, Folder 4

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo 1998

Box 7, Folder 47

County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors 2011

Box 7, Folder 48

Cruz M. Bustamante 2004

Box 7, Folder 49

Harvard University 1986

Box 7, Folder 50

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley 2005

Box 7, Folder 51

Hispanic Charity Ball 1992

Box 7, Folder 52

Hispanic Heritage Week 1986

Box 7, Folder 53

House of Representatives 1995

Box 7, Folder 54

House of Representatives-American Diabetes Association 2006

Box 10, Folder 13

House of Representatives-Don Edwards and Norman Mineta 1994

Box 7, Folder 55

House of Representatives-San Jose/Silicon Valley NAACP 2007

Box 10, Folder 1

Human Relations Awards, 2011

Box 7, Folder 56

Kiwanis International 1986

Box 7, Folder 57

La Raza Lawyers of Santa Clara County 2009

Box 7, Folder 58

League of Friends of the Santa Clara County Commissioner on the Status of Women 1986

Box 7, Folder 59

Legal Advocates for Children and Youth 2001

Box 7, Folder 60

Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA) 2008

Box 7, Folder 61

MACSA Honors Hispanic Officials

Box 7, Folder 62

Office of Human Relations 2011

Box 7, Folder 63

Rockwood Leadership Institute 2011

Box 10, Folder 5

Santa Clara Board of Supervisors 1994

Box 9, Folder 69

Women of Achievement, Vision, and Excellence (WAVE) 2005

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copy located on Special Collections hard drive.

Box 7, Folder 64

Zoe Lofgren 2008

Series VIII. State and Local History 1951-2011

Scope and Contents

This series contains materials relating to state and local events and society spanning the years 1951 until 2011. The bulk of these materials are from the years 1976 to 2011, roughly following Blanca Alvarado's time in elected office. These materials provide a historical context for the state and city during the time she was involved in politics and activism. Materials include mailers and brochures for local politicians and political groups, brochures for events, and newspaper clippings.

Arrangement

This series is arranged into four subseries: Subseries 1. Local Politicians and Political Materials; Subseries 2. Events; Subseries 3. Local Issues; and Subseries 4. Newspaper Clippings and Articles.

Subseries 1. Local Politicians and Political Materials 1978-1996

Arrangement

This subseries is arranged alphabetically by last name of the politician or name of sponsoring organization.

Box 8, Folder 1

Ajlouny, Victor 1980

Box 8, Folder 2

Alum Rock School Board 1993

Box 8, Folder 3

Black American Political Action Committee

Box 8, Folder 4

Carrillo, Pete

Box 8, Folder 5

Cervantes, Lily 1994-1996

Box 8, Folder 6

Cole, Kathy 1993-1994

Box 10, Folder 6

COMPAC, 1996

Scope and Contents

Miniature billboard with illustrations demonstrating the "1995 starting lineup for San Jose and Santa Clara County"

Box 8, Folder 7

Concerned Citizens Against the Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Box 8, Folder 8

Cortese, David

Box 8, Folder 9

Democratic Voter Guide

Box 8, Folder 10

Diaz, Manny

Box 8, Folder 11

Duarte, Anita 1980-1982

Box 8, Folder 12

Estemera, Tony 1986

Box 8, Folder 13

Faber, Mike

Box 8, Folder 14

Fiscalini, Frank

Box 8, Folder 15

Garza, Al 1978

Box 8, Folder 16

Hammer, Susan

Box 8, Folder 17

Hayes, Janet Gray

Box 8, Folder 18

Hayes, Tom

Box 8, Folder 19

Honda, Mike 1996

Box 8, Folder 20

Lewis, Shirley

Box 8, Folder 21

Lofgren, Zoe

Box 8, Folder 22

MAPAC

Box 8, Folder 23

Mathieson, Scott 1996

Box 8, Folder 24

McCorquodale, Dan 1982

Box 8, Folder 25

McEnery, Tom

Box 8, Folder 26

McHugh, Pete 1996

Box 8, Folder 27

Mexican American Democrats

Box 8, Folder 28

Mineta, Norman

Box 8, Folder 29

Miscellaneous Promotional Buttons

Box 8, Folder 30

Nadler, Jerry 1990

Box 8, Folder 31

Pandori, David 1990

Box 8, Folder 32

People Acting in Community Together (PACT)

Box 8, Folder 33

Roach, Patricia Martinez 1990-1996

Box 8, Folder 34

Sample Ballots 1986-2008

Box 8, Folder 35

Sausedo, Patricia

Box 10, Folder 9

Unite Here TIP Campaign Committee

Box 8, Folder 36

Vasconcellos, John

Box 8, Folder 37

Yeager, Ken 1996

Subseries 2. Events 1976-2008

Arrangement

Thus subseries is arranged chronologically.

Box 8, Folder 38

Mass Rally 1976

Box 8, Folder 39

Shopping Centers Celebrate San Jose's 200th Birthday 1977

Box 8, Folder 40

La Paz No Tiene Fronteras 1987

Box 8, Folder 41

The Feathered Serpent Awards 1990

Box 8, Folder 42

Cesar Chavez Memorial Celebration 1993

Box 8, Folder 43

Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Ribbon Cutting 1994

Box 8, Folder 44

Community Service Organization 50th Anniversary 2002

Box 8, Folder 45

United Farm Workers Convention 2008

Box 8, Folder 46

Cesar Chavez Memorial Arch Dedication 2008

Box 8, Folder 47

DAWN Board Election 2010

Subseries 3. Local Issues 1984-2007

Arrangement

This subseries is arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Box 8, Folder 48

Adaptation to Conquest: The Mexican Community of San José 1984

Box 8, Folder 49

Arts Council Silicon Valley 2007

Box 8, Folder 50

Antonio R. Soto

Box 8, Folder 51

Bay Area Ridge Trail

Box 8, Folder 52

CASA in the Chicano Movement: Ideology and Organizational Politics in the Chicano Community 1984

Box 8, Folder 53

Cesar Chavez Memorial Arch Fundraising

Box 10, Folder 2

Chicano History Stamp Collection

Box 8, Folder 54

Community Forum Regarding Police in San Jose 2007

Box 8, Folder 55

Confederación de la Raza Unida 1976

Box 8, Folder 56

Female Officials in the Feminist Capital: The Case for Santa Clara County 1985

Box 8, Folder 57

Form of Government Draft for San Jose

Box 8, Folder 58

Latin American Museum Publication

Box 8, Folder 59

Marketing Survey of Alum Rock Area

Box 8, Folder 60

Mobilizing for Reform and Recovery 2011

Box 8, Folder 61

Speech Regarding Gang Violence

Box 8, Folder 62

Table Grapes Boycott

Box 10, Folder 16

United Farm Workers Flag with Local Political Buttons

Subseries 4. Newspaper Clippings and Articles 1951-2011

Box 8, Folder 63

January 1951-November 1981

Box 8, Folder 64

November 1981-December 1982

Box 8, Folder 65

December 1982-May 1990

Box 8, Folder 66

May 1990-March 1993

Box 8, Folder 67

April 1993-February 1995

Box 8, Folder 68

March 1995-Spring 1999

Box 8, Folder 69

January 2000-April 2009

Box 8, Folder 70

May 2009-April 2011

Box 8, Folder 71

Undated

Box 8, Folder 72

Undated Regarding Cesar Chavez

Series IX. Photos 1950-2011

Scope and Contents

This series contains photographs of Blanca at various events throughout her political career as well as portraits and promotional photos. Events and subjects include the Mexican Heritage Plaza grand opening, State of the County addresses, award ceremonies, and speeches. They span from the 1950s to 2011, but are mostly from 1990 to 2008.

Arrangement

This subseries is arranged alphabetically by folder title. Folders are titled by the subject of or event in the photographs.

Box 9, Folder 1

Alum Rock Event

Box 9, Folder 2

American Leadership Forum 2011

Box 9, Folder 3

Arbuckle Neighborhood Service Center Event

Box 9, Folder 71

Blanca Alvarado Photos Zip Drive

Box 9, Folder 4

Blanca at Anti-War Demonstration 2003

Box 9, Folder 5

Blanca at Anti-War Event

Box 9, Folder 6

Blanca's Banquet 1995

Box 9, Folder 7

Blanca Speaking on County of Santa Clara Government Day at Candlestick Park 1998

Box 9, Folder 8

Blanca's Visit to Taiwan

Box 9, Folder 9

Blanca's Visit to Washington D.C.

Box 9, Folder 10

Blanca with Bill Clinton

Box 9, Folder 11

Blanca with MACSA Youth Program

Box 9, Folder 12

Blanca with Vanessa Ramirez 1997

Box 9, Folder 13

Cesar Chavez March for Justice 1994-2001

Box 9, Folder 14

Christmas Event

Box 9, Folder 15

City Council Election Event

Box 9, Folder 16

City Council Re-election Event

Box 9, Folder 17

Commendation and Award Presentations, 1990-2008

Box 9, Folder 18

Coyote Ridge, 2002

Box 9, Folder 19

East Hills Community Beautification Day

Box 9, Folder 20

Eastridge Little League Opening Day Ceremony, 1998

Box 9, Folder 21

Every Child Insured

Box 9, Folder 22

Guadalupe River Clean Up

Box 9, Folder 23

Guapa Project, 1988

Box 9, Folder 24

Guelaguetza, 2008

Box 9, Folder 25

Group Photos

Box 9, Folder 26

Highway 101 Widening Project Ground Breaking, 1999

Box 9, Folder 27

Jim Beall for Superior Event

Box 10, Folder 10

Large Portrait of Blanca

Box 9, Folder 28

Local Events, 1994-2003

Box 9, Folder 29

Mexican Heritage Plaza and Gardens Booth

Box 9, Folder 30

Mexican Heritage Plaza Grand Opening, 1999

Box 9, Folder 31

National Hispanic University Founder's Day Dinner, 1997

Box 9, Folder 32

Opening of Tasman West Light Rail Station, 1999

Box 9, Folder 33

Peninsula Rail, 2000

Box 9, Folder 34

Portraits and Promotional Photos, 1998-1999

Box 9, Folder 35

Promotional Photos and Portraits (1 of 2), 1980-2008

Box 9, Folder 36

Promotional Photos and Portraits (2 of 2), 1980-2008

Box 9, Folder 37

Promotional Photos and Portraits with Contact Sheets, 1980

Box 9, Folder 38

Quetzalcoatl Statue

Box 9, Folder 39

San Jose Pow Wow, 2007

Box 9, Folder 40

Santa Clara County's Unity in Diversity Day Celebration

Box 9, Folder 41

Speeches, 1999-2003

Box 9, Folder 42

State of the County (1 of 4), 1998

Box 9, Folder 43

State of the County (2 of 4), 1998

Box 9, Folder 44

State of the County (3 of 4), 1998

Box 9, Folder 45

State of the County (4 of 4), 1998

Box 9, Folder 46

State of the County, 2001

Box 9, Folder 47

State of the County

Box 9, Folder 48

Toddler Immunization Month Display

Box 9, Folder 49

Tour of Del Monte, 1982

Box 9, Folder 50

United Farm Workers Event

Box 9, Folder 72

Untitled Picture Disk

Box 9, Folder 51

Woman of the Year Award

Box 9, Folder 70

1998 Zip Drive