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Gente de Aztlan Records, La
CSRC.0054  
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Description
La Gente de Aztlan is a University of California, Los Angeles news magazine publication that focuses on Chicana/o, Latina/o, and Native American youth in Los Angeles as its main readership. It is a bilingual publication put together by UCLA students in an effort to reach out to these communities. This collection of materials includes much of the office records, research material, and original submissions of stories, poetry, and art. There are also a large number of photographs and a nearly complete run of the publication from 1971 to 2011.
Background
La Gente de Aztlan is a non-profit bilingual newsmagazine published by students at the University of California, Los Angeles. Since its inception in 1971, La Gente has provided in-depth information about art, education, health, and other issues that concern and affect the Chicana/o, Latina/o, and Native American communities. Historically, La Gente has targeted the youth of Los Angeles, reaching out to high schools as well as serving the needs of UCLA students. It has also been distributed to select correctional facilities, colleges, and universities across the southwest.
Extent
12.2 linear feet (13 boxes; 1 half box; 17 flat boxes)
Restrictions
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Availability
Open for research.