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Comision Femenil de Los Angeles Records, Part III
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  • Contributing Institution: Chicano Studies Research Center Library
    Title: Comision Femenil de Los Angeles Records, Part III
    Creator: Comision Femenil de Los Angeles
    Identifier/Call Number: 65
    Physical Description: 4 linear feet
    Date (inclusive): 1972-2005
    Abstract: This is a collection of papers consisting of the CFLA's agendas, meetings, notes, events, brochures and newsletters. Comision Femenil de Los Angeles, founded in 1970, was primarily concerned with advancing the image, role and contributions of the Chicana to and in the community. Once established, the Comision provided leadership information and training for many of today's Chicana community leaders. During its time, the Comision published a newsletter, operated two bilingual child-development centers, and founded the Chicana Service Action Center.
    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.
    Language of Material: Collection materials are in English and Spanish.

    Access

    Open for research.

    Acquisition Information

    Given to UC Regents / Chicano Studies Library by the CFLA. Deed on file at the UCLA/CSRC Archive office, 180 Haines Hall.

    Biography

    Comision Femenil de Los Angeles, founded in 1970, was primarily concerned with advancing the image, role and contributions of the Chicana to and in the community. Once established, the Comision provided leadership information and training for many of today's Chicana community leaders. During its time, the Comision published a newsletter, operated two bilingual child-development centers, and founded the Chicana Service Action Center.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Comision Femenil de Los Angeles Recoords, Part III, 65, Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles.

    Scope and Content

    This collection consists of papers, printed materials, publications, clippings and ephemera. It ranges in date from 1972 to 2005, with the bulk of material ranging from 1999 to 2005.
    This collection was originally arranged by the donors in folders. All materials from these original folders remain together. They have been assigned series to facilitate access.
    The collection is organized into the following series:
    1. Series 1. Administrative Materials, 2000-2005. 1.5 linear feet
    2. Series 2. Archives, 1999-2004. .5 linear feet
    3. Series 3. Events, 2000-2005 . .5 linear feet
    4. Series 4. Publications and Clippings, 1973-2005. .5 linear feet
    5. Series 5. Scholarship, 2001-2005. 1 linear foot
    6. Series 6. Oversize Materials, 1978-1997. .1 linear feet

    Publication Rights

    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

    Comisión Femenil Mexicana Nacional (U.S.)
    Chicana Service Action Center (Comisión Femenil Mexicana Nacional)
    Los Angeles (Calif.)
    Feminism
    Mexican American women
    Social justice