Finding Aid for the Plaza de la Raza Records, 1976-2005 CSRC.0063
Finding aid prepared by CSRC.
Chicano Studies Research Center Library
2016
144 Haines Hall
Box 951544
Los Angeles, California 90095-1544
librarian@chicano.ucla.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Chicano Studies Research Center Library
Title: Plaza de la Raza Records
Creator:
Plaza de la Raza (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Identifier/Call Number: CSRC.0063
Physical Description:
72.8 linear feet
(62 record storage cartons; 27 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1976-2005
Abstract: This collection represents both Plaza de la Raza's administrative records as well as a record of its students' artistic output.
Situated in the century-old Lincoln Park, Plaza de la Raza is the only multidisciplinary cultural arts center serving Latinos
in Los Angeles. The organization was founded over 33 years ago by prominent labor, business and community leaders and incorporated
into a non-profit cultural arts and educational center in 1970. Today, Plaza provides year-round programs in arts education
and fosters the enrichment of all cultures. Through the arts, Plaza provides a vital service, bridging geographic, social,
artistic and cultural boundaries of Los Angeles and beyond.
Physical Location: COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library
and Archive for paging information.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Plaza de la Raza. Deed on file at the archive office, room 180 Haines Hall, UCLA
Biography
Situated in the century-old Lincoln Park, Plaza de la Raza is the only multidisciplinary cultural arts center serving Latinos
in Los Angeles. The organization was founded by prominent labor, business, and community leaders and incorporated into a non-profit
cultural arts and educational center in 1970. Today, Plaza provides year-round programs in arts education and fosters the
enrichment of all cultures. Through the arts, Plaza provides a vital human resource service, bridging geographic, social,
artistic and cultural boundaries of Los Angeles and beyond. Plaza de la Raza's principal community-based program and crowning
achievement of its 33-year legacy is the School of Performing and Visual Arts (SPVA). Since its inception in 1975, the SPVA
has grown to provide 500-600 students each week with a full curriculum in theatre, dance, music and visual arts. Plaza recognizes
the ability art has as an alternative to the often harsh experiences that come with growing up and living in Los Angeles'
inner city and is committed to providing a space where every student can give life to self-expression, innovation, creativity
and individuality. Plaza also presents an energetic list of programs including performances on the Willie Velasquez outdoor
stage and the Margo Albert Theatre. In the Boathouse Gallery, the school has exhibitions of work produced by its students
ages five to adult.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Plaza de la Raza Records, 63, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los
Angeles.
Processing History
Processed by CSRC, 2007-2009. Finding aid edited by Doug Johnson, October 2019.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of papers related to both Plaza de la Raza's artisitc output as well as its admintrative history.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Plaza de la Raza (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Performing arts
Arts in education
Box 23
California Arts Council
1989 - 2001
Box 24
Financial papers and grant proposals
1992-1998
Box 25
Administrative papers and press clippings
1985-1987
Box 26
National Endowment of the Arts records
1994 - 2003
Box 27
Grant proposals and financial awards
1989-1993
Box 30
Foundation/Corporate funding papers
1993-1997
Box 33
Press Clippings
1984 - 1988
Box 33a
Press clippings
1981-1992
Box 34
Press clippings
1987 - 1992
Box 35
Photographs and computer manuals
1984-1993
Box 36
Timesheets, financial, and employment records
2000 - 2001
Box 37
Timesheets and financial
circa 2001
Box 39
Timesheets and administrative records
1993 - 2001
Box 44
Youth programs and student records
1987 - 2001
Box 45
Catalogues, brochures, and manuals
1980s - 1990s
Box 46
Volunteer records
1995 - 2007
Box 47
Timesheets, fliers, and brochures
1999 - 2000
Box 48
Fliers and summer program records
1996 - 2000
Box 51
Newsletters and exhibition finding aids
1989 - 1994
Box 53
Financial and programs
1983 - 1999
Box 54
Event organizational papers and press
1990s
Box 55
Summer programs
1993 - 2000
Box 56
Summer events
1994 - 1997
Box 57
Programs / Getty / Emergency records
1998 - 2000
Box 59
Fliers and brochures
late 1990s - early 2000s
Box 60
Brochures and fliers
1998 - 1999
Box 61
Financial and programs
2001 - 2005
Box 62
Administrative / Press / Programs
1990 - 2002
Box 63
Employment records and programs
2002 - 2005
Box 64
Programs and administrative
2002 - 2005
Box 65
Performance papers and materials
1997-2005
Box 66
CAP student forms and records
1996 - 2003
Box 67
Roster and financial
2004 - 2006
Box 70
Event records and press
1994 - 1998
Box 71
Forms and applications
2001 - 2005
Box 72
Programs and employee records
2000 - 2004
Box 73
Other organizations
1995 - 2003
Box 74
Rosters and atalogues
2003 - 2004
Box 77
Administrative papers and instrument manuals
circa 2000
Box 78
Administrative papers
1991-1995
Box 79
Corporate/Foundation funding and financial papers
1991-1993
Box 80
Administrative papers and correspondence
1991-1998
Box 81
Administrative and performance papers
2003-2005
Box 82
Silent auctions / newsletters
1998-1999
Box 83
Margo Albert Festival of the Arts
1990-1992
Box 84
Community Development Department
1995-2000
Box 85
Community Development Department
1999-2004
Box 86
Administrative records
1986-2007
Scope and Contents
Includes photographs of play
I Don't Have to Show You No Stinking Badges by Luis Valdez.
Box 87
Miscellaneous
1990-2001
Scope and Contents
Includes: union contracts; draft of play
Face to Face by Bernardo Solano; Las Perspectivas de Hollywood exhibit materials; play
August 29 materials;
Hecho en Califas book materials.
Box 88
Programming and fundraising
1992-1998
Box 89
Publicity and administrative
1999-2005
Box 91
Margo Albert Festival of the Arts
1992-1993
Box 92
Miscellaneous
1991-1993
Scope and Contents
Includes material on: fundraisers; Americans with Disabilities Act compliance; "World Wall" by Judith Baca.
Box 93
Margo Albert Festival of the Arts
1992
Box 95
Margo Albert Festival of the Arts
1989-1991
Box 96
Artes de Mexico / Margo Albert Festival of the Arts
1988-1992
Box 97
California Community Foundation / Fundraising
1999-2005
Box 98
Fundraising
1980-2004
Scope and Contents
Includes copy of a proposed lease agreement wih the City of Los Angeles, 1980.
Box 99
Fundraising / Arts Organization Stabilizing Initiative
1992-1996
Box 100
Fundraising / Corporate sponsors
1997-2004
Box 101
Fundraising / Corporate sponsors
1990-2004
Box 102
Fundraising / Corporate sponsors
1986-1994
Box 103
Fundraising / Corporate sponsors / Arts Organization Stabilizing Initiative
1991-2003
Box 105
Fundraising / Administrative
1993-2000
Box 106
Miscellaneous
1995-2001
Scope and Contents
Includes: membership information; correspondence; photographs.
Box 107
Fundraising / Corporate sponsors
1989-1994
Box 108
Miscellaneous
1989-1998
Scope and Contents
Includes: fundraising material; Margo Albert Festival of the Arts material; job applications; Community Development Department
material.
