Finding Aid for the Comision Femenil de Los Angeles Records, Part III, 1972-2005 65
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Chicano Studies Research Center Library
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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:
- Series 1. Administrative Materials, 2000-2005. 1.5 linear feet
- Series 2. Archives, 1999-2004. .5 linear feet
- Series 3. Events, 2000-2005 . .5 linear feet
- Series 4. Publications and Clippings, 1973-2005. .5 linear feet
- Series 5. Scholarship, 2001-2005. 1 linear foot
- 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
Series 1. Administrative Materials
2000-2005
Physical Description: 1.5 linear feet
Scope and Contents
This series consists of papers, correspondence, and printed materials related to the administration and programming at the
CLFA. It also includes materials related to members of the CFLA including Gloria Molina.
Arrangement
Chronologically
Box 1, Folder 1
History of CFLA and CFMN
1972
Box 1, Folder 2
CFMN programs
1974-1976
General
Originally in folder labled "Comision Femenil 1999"
Box 1, Folder 3
CFMN
1974-2001
General
Originally in folder labled "Comision Femenil 1999"
Box 1, Folder 5
Los Angeles Women's Foundation
1985-1986
Box 1, Folder 6
Quezada, Letitia - congressional campaign
1992
Box 1, Folder 7
Sexual assault hotline resource directory
1995
Box 1, Folder 8
President's message
1996-09-10
Box 1, Folder 9
Schedule of meetings
1996
Box 1, Folder 11
Miscellaneous
2000-2003
Scope and Contents
Faxes, memos, pamphlets.
Box 1, Folder 12
Executive board list
2001
Box 1, Folder 13
Committee minutes and legal agreements
2001
Box 2, Folder 3
Board meeting agendas
2001
Box 2, Folder 4
Internal notes and correspondence
2001
Box 2, Folder 5
Receipts and bills
2001-2004
Box 2, Folder 9
Chicanas.com biographies
2002
General
Originally in folder labled "Francisca Flores."
Box 2, Folder 13
"College Knowledge" informational booklet by Tomas Rivera Policy Institute
2002
Box 3, Folder 1
19th Annual Awards Dinner program
2002
Box 3, Folder 3
Programs, brochures, grant application
1997-2003
Box 3, Folder 4
Center for Law in the Public Interest
2003-2004
Scope and Contents
Includes letter from Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard.
Box 3, Folder 5
Latina Academic Mentorship Program (LAMP)
2004
Box 3, Folder 6
Mentorship program
2004-2005
Box 3, Folder 7
Verizon Wireless Hopeline Grant information
2004
Box 3, Folder 8
Fundraising Committee
2004-2005
Box 3, Folder 9
Membership materials
2005
Box 3, Folder 10
Membership applications
undated
Box 3, Folder 11
Mentorship program
undated
Box 3, Folder 13
CFLA governing board roster
undated
Box 3, Folder 14
Members and programs
undated
Box 3, Folder 16
Sterilizarion lawsuit
undated
Box 3, Folder 19
19th Annual Women of the Year Awards luncheon
undated
Box 3, Folder 20
Reimbursement claim form
undated
Series 2. Archives
1999-2004
Scope and Contents
This series consists of papers, correspondence, contracts and ephemera related to the establishment of the CFLA Archives at
UCLA. It also consists of some materials related to the Comision Femenil Mexicana Nacional Archives at UC Santa Barbara.
Arrangement
Chronologically
Box 4, Folder 1
"The Early Years" meeting with Chicano Studies Research Center
1999
Scope and Contents
Includes: flyers; correspondence; agenda; CSRC brochures.
General
Originally in folder labled "Women"
Box 4, Folder 2
UCLA letter of intent and preliminary contract
1999-2000
Box 4, Folder 3
UCLA archives paperwork
1999-2001
Box 4, Folder 5
Letter of intent and preliminary contract
2000
Box 4, Folder 6
CFLA Archive Committee
2001
Box 4, Folder 11
Comision Feminil San Fernando Valley
2001
Box 4, Folder 14
Latino Policy and Issues Brief
2002
Box 4, Folder 16
CFMN and CFLA archives planning
2002-2003
Box 4, Folder 17
Video recording consent
2004
Series 3. Events
Physical Description: .5 linear feet
Scope and Contents
This series consists of papers, ephemera and printed materials related to CFLA and related events including, but not limited
to, anniversary events and annual awards dinners.
Arrangement
Chronologically
Box 5, Folder 1
Flyers, invitations, programs
1976-1999
Box 5, Folder 2
National Women's Conference program
1977
Box 5, Folder 3
CFMN, Inc. Installation program
1977
Box 5, Folder 4
CFMN Annual Conference program
1980
Box 5, Folder 5
Programs
1997-2002
Scope and Contents
Includes programs for: 25th Anniversary event; 17th Annual Awards Dinner; 18th Annual Awards Dinner; sexual defense workshop.
Box 5, Folder 6
Nava, Yolanda
2000
Scope and Contents
Materials on Nava's book
It's All in the Frijoles.
Box 5, Folder 7
Holiday celebration guest list
2002
Box 5, Folder 10
Hispanic Heritage Month program
2002
Box 5, Folder 11
Women's History Month events
2003
Box 5, Folder 12
"Too Many Tamales" program
2004
Box 5, Folder 13
Antonia Hernandez tribute
2004
Box 5, Folder 14
"Too Many Tamales" invitations
2004
Box 5, Folder 15
Women's History Month planning materials
2005
Box 5, Folder 16
Women's History Month honorees
undated
Series 4. Publications and Clippings
1973-2005
Physical Description: .5 linear feet
Scope and Contents
This series consists of published materials and clippings including newsletters and magazines.
Arrangement
Chronologically
Box 6, Folder 1
Clipping
1975-09-18
Scope and Contents
Clipping of photograph of Margarita Berumen, Gloria Molina, and Olivia Rodriguez.
Box 6, Folder 3
Articles
circa 1982
Scope and Contents
Articles on Chicana Movement, machisma, and Gloria Molina.
Box 6, Folder 4
CFMN newsletters
1983-1985
Box 6, Folder 5
56th Assembly District Committee of the California Democratic Party newsletters
1985
Box 6, Folder 7
Periodicals
1999-2001
Scope and Contents
Includes
Latino Leaders with Gloria Molina on the cover.
Box 6, Folder 8
Publications
2001-2002
Scope and Contents
Includes: Hope Profiles in Leadership inaugural issue; Women at Work: Adelante Mujer Latina Conference material.
Box 6, Folder 11
Periodicals
2005-2006
Scope and Contents
Includes:
Newsweek, 2005-05-20;
Time "The 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America";
County Digest with Gloria Molina on the cover.
Box 6, Folder 12
Center for Law and Justice event photographs
2006-05-18
Box 6, Folder 13
Women's Health in California
undated
Series 5. Scholarship
2001-2005
Physical Description: 1 linear foot
Scope and Contents
This series consists of papers, correspondence and completed applications related to the CFLA scholarships.
Arrangement
This series has been divided into two subseries: Administrative and Applicants.
Subseries 1. Administrative
2001-2005
Physical Description: .25 linear feet
Arrangement
Chronologically
Scope and Contents
This subseries consists of papers and correspondence related to the administration and funding of the CFLA scholarship including
general information, requests for information and materials related to funding events.
Box 6, Folder 14
Scholarship application materials
1975-1979
Box 6, Folder 15
Miscellaneous
1996
Scope and Contents
Includes: Officer Installation Banquet invitation; agenda; contact lists.
Box 6, Folder 18
Oral interview scores
2001
Box 6, Folder 19
Fundraiser correspondence
2001
Box 6, Folder 20
Scholarship committee agenda
2002-11-24
Box 7, Folder 1
Interview schedule and script
2002
Box 7, Folder 2
30th Anniversary Fundraiser Gala program
2002
Box 7, Folder 4
Corporate sponsors
2002-2003
Box 7, Folder 5
Interview letters
2003-02-26
Box 7, Folder 9
Incomplete applications
2005
Box 7, Folder 12
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
undated
Box 7, Folder 13
Scholarship criteria
undated
Subseries 2. Applicants
2001-2005
Physical Description: .75 linear feet
Arrangement
Alphabetically by applicants' surnames
Scope and Contents
This subseries consists of completed applications and correspondence related to applicants including CFLA scholarship evaluations.
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted under FERPA.
Box 7, Folders 15-29, box 8, Folders 1-15
Applications
1998-2005
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted.
Series 6. Oversize Materials
1978-1997
Physical Description: .1 linear feet
Scope and Contents
This series consists of printed materials and realia that are oversized. Flat printed materials and realia have been placed
in folders. Larger realia has been wrapped in acid free tissue paper. All items are in an oversized box.
Arrangement
Chronologically
Box 9
Realia
1994-1997
Scope and Contents
Includes: United Farm Workers Peregrinos March photograph, framed; Los Angeles County Fair Association Award of Excellence,
framed; 30th Anniversary Scholarship Fundraiser Awards Gala foam board signs.
Box 9
CFMN Annual Business Meeting program
1978
Box 9
County of Los Angeles Award
1989
Box 9
County of Los Angeles Award
1997
