Richard and Gloria Santillán Collection – Papers, Documents, Clippings, Newsletters and Journals

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UC Berkeley. Ethnic Studies Library
University of California, Berkeley, Dept. of Ethnic Studies, 30 Stephens Hall #2630
Berkeley, California 94720-2360
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2022


Descriptive Summary

Title: Richard and Gloria Santillán Collection – Papers, Documents, Clippings, Newsletters and Journals
Dates: 1951 – 1998
Collection Number: CS ARC 2019/1
Creator/Collector: Richard Santillan Gloria Santillan
Extent: 28.02 linear feet (62 cartons and 1 box)
Repository: UC Berkeley. Ethnic Studies Library
Berkeley, California 94720-2360
Abstract: The Richard and Gloria Santillán Collection – Papers, Documents, Clippings, Newsletters and Journals contains the personal papers and research files of Dr. Richard Santillán, a longtime professor, activist and advocate for the Mexican-American community of California.
Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Richard and Gloria Santillán Collection – Papers, Documents, Clippings, Newsletters and Journals . Collection Number: CS ARC 2019/1. UC Berkeley. Ethnic Studies Library

Scope and Content of Collection

The Richard and Gloria Santillán Collection – Papers, Documents, Clippings, Newsletters and Journals contains the personal papers and research files of Dr. Richard Santillán, a longtime professor, activist and advocate for the Mexican-American community of California. This collection’s topical coverage is extensive, as well as its depth. Represented within are materials related to Dr. Santillán’s scholarly work; organizational and research files collected by Dr. Santillán containing information on a wide range of topics, mostly related to the Mexican-American and Latino communities; coverage of the Chicano movement, political organizing and community advocacy; Dr. Santillán’s professional and professorial career; topical focuses include the formation of the city of East Los Angeles, Education, Immigration, and the MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán) and UMAS (United Mexican American Students) organizations; and periodicals and news clippings.

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