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Burciaga (Cecilia Preciado) papers
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Description
One of the first high-ranking Chicana administrators at a private university, Cecilia P. Burciaga (1945-2013) was a leader in civil rights and education.
Background
One of the first high-ranking Chicana administrators at a private university, Cecilia Preciado Burciaga (1945-2013) was a leader in civil rights and education who inspired generations of students during a twenty year career at Stanford University and later California State University-Monterey Bay. Her advocacy and mentoring extended to participation in various organizations and conferences (including the landmark 1977 National Women's Conference), and she was was also a frequent public speaker.
Extent
38 Linear Feet (71 boxes)
Restrictions
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Availability
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual and born-digital materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.