Description
This collection
contains the papers of Gloria Molina (born 1948), who was a Los Angeles County Supervisor of
the First Supervisorial District from 1991 to 2014. This collection is mainly comprised of
records created and accumulated during her years on the Board of Supervisors. These
materials -- including correspondence, agenda, motions, reports, press clippings, notes,
ephemera, site plans, photographs, audiovisual and electronic resources -- document a wide
range of activities performed by Molina and her staff, such as project planning,
legislation, lawsuits, redistricting, campaigning, and budget planning.
Background
Gloria Molina was a Los Angeles County Supervisor of the First Supervisorial District from
1991 to 2014. Prior to becoming the first Latina elected to the Board of Supervisors in
1991, Molina served as California State Assembly Member from 1982 to 1987 and Los Angeles
City Council Member from 1987 to 1991. Notably, she was also the first Hispanic woman
elected to the state legislature and Los Angeles City Council.
Extent
Approx. 546 Linear Feet
(Approx. 1,254 boxes, 23 cartons)
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from
or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The
responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining
necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader
Services Department.