In early 1980 Mario García began work on a seminal biographical piece of American history, to illuminate the lifehistory of Bert N. Corona, a Mexican American labor leader whose life and work embody the remarkable character of Mexican American communities in the United States from the 1930's and beyond. The career and experience of this pioneer were documented through a series of interviews, then transcribed into what García calls an autobiographical testimonio. The project eventually culminated in the autobiography Memories of Chicano History The Life and Narrative of Bert Corona. This collection documents that work, it's process, and evolution.

6 Linear Feet 15 document boxes and 85 audio tapes

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The collection is open for research.