Finding Aid for the Comision Femenil de Los Angeles Records, Part I, 1963-2002 30
Processed by Michelle Simon and Michael Stone.
Chicano Studies Research Center Library
2007
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Chicano Studies Research Center Library
Title: Comision Femenil de Los Angeles Records, Part I
Creator:
Comision Femenil de Los Angeles
Identifier/Call Number: 30
Physical Description:
1.6 linear feet
(4 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1963-2002
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.
Access
Open for research.
Acquisition Information
Donated to The Regents of UCLA by Karin S. Davalos, President of C.F.L.A on behalf of the Comsion Femenil de Los Angeles.
Deed on file at the CSRC Archive office, 180 Haines Hall, UCLA.
Biographical / Historical
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 Records, Part I, 30, Chicano Studies Research Center, University
of California, Los Angeles.
Processing Information
Processed by Michelle Simon and Michael Stone, 2007. Finding aid edited by Doug Johnson, 2019.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of the CFLA's agendas, meetings, notes, events, brochures, correspopndence, newsletters, and photographs.
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
Feminism
Mexican American women
Social justice
Los Angeles (Calif.)
Comisión Femenil Mexicana Nacional (U.S.)
Chicana Service Action Center (Comisión Femenil Mexicana Nacional)
Box 1, Folder 1
Multi-Cultural Feminist Forum
1975
Scope and Contents
Press releases, correspondence, bulletin, contacts, notes.
Box 1, Folder 2
Woman's Coalition for Better Broadcasting
1974-1975
Scope and Contents
Memorandum, notes, press kit, agenda, member list, articles, KABC editorial, correspondence.
Box 1, Folder 3
Monthly Forum/Cultural Identity
1981-11
Scope and Contents
Memorandum, invitations, attendee lists.
Box 1, Folder 4
History of CFLA/CFLA Agenda I
1977-1981
Box 1, Folder 5
Scholarship Committee
1976-1983
Scope and Contents
Includes draft of"History of Comision Femenil de Los Angeles" by Eva Aceved Couvillon.
Box 1, Folder 8
Mexicana Retreat
1973
Scope and Contents
Includes "Comision Femenil Mexicana, Nacional" by Ameilia Lorenzo Wilson.
Box 1, Folder 9
History of CFLA III
1980-1983
Scope and Contents
Annual report, article.
Box 1, Folder 10
Mexicana history
1972-1980
Scope and Contents
By-laws, membership application, minutes, conference pamphlet, press releases, essays, notes.
Box 1, Folder 11
Conference Committee minutes
1980
Box 1, Folder 12
Reproductive freedom
1977-1982
Box 1, Folder 13
Mexicana board minutes
1963-1980
Box 1, Folders 14-15
Leadership training seminar "Corporate Consciousness"
1977-1981
Scope and Contents
Notes, annual reports, newsletters, conference pamphlets.
Box 1, Folder 16
Annual business meeting
1980
Box 1, Folder 17
Executive Board meeting
1983
Scope and Contents
Includes: "The Hispana: Factors Leading to Involvement in Juvenile Justice System" by Monica Herrera Smith.
Box 2, Folder 1
Annual business meeting
1981-1982
Scope and Contents
Financial report, "Career Opportunity Index", briefing on "The Feminization of Poverty", by-laws, minutes.
Box 2, Folder 2
Annual business meeting
1975
Scope and Contents
Notes, synopsis of actions, by-laws, "Centro De Ninos" pen.
Box 2, Folder 3
Annual conference
1977-1980
Scope and Contents
Program, correspondence, invitation, notes, census information, journal.
Box 2, Folder 4
La Mujer: Accion Y Cambio
1976-1978
Scope and Contents
Program, notes, pamphlets, correspondence, photographs.
Box 2, Folder 5
Miscellaneous
1978-1980
Scope and Contents
Notes, correspondence, maps, negatives, photographs, conference brochures, minutes, director roster.
Box 2, Folder 6
Chicana Service Action Center newsletters
1973-1977
Box 2, Folder 7
Annual business meeting
1978-1979
Box 2, Folder 8
Mexicana Nacional annual report
1980
Box 2, Folder 9
Mexicana Nacional annual report
1981-1982
Box 2, Folder 10
National Woman's Conference, Houston
1977
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and magazine articles, notes, conference program, memorandum, minutes.
Box 2, Folder 11
Femenil Nacional
1977-1983
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, notes, program, "The Social Role of the Chicana: Past, Present, and Future" by Debbie Gomez, rosters, scholarship
information, annual report, by-laws, newsletters, minutes.
Box 3, Folder 3
Meeting/By-laws
1982-1983
Box 3, Folder 5
NALEO (National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials)
1979
Scope and Contents
Newsletters, certificate.
Box 3, Folder 6
Las Mujeres
1978
Scope and Contents
Agenda, policy, memorandum, Southern California Women on the Move conference and training notes.
Box 3, Folder 8
Hermanas Unidas Center
1975
Box 3, Folder 9
Activities
1972-1982
Scope and Contents
Invitations, memorandum, correspondence, brochure, notes.
Box 3, Folder 10
Brochures
1979-1980
Scope and Contents
Includes membership applications.
Box 3, Folder 12
UCLA meeting
2001-04-05
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Includes audio tape. Special equipment required.
Box 3, Folder 13
Correspondence
1974-1979
Scope and Contents
Also includes invitations, dinner ticket, programs, newsletter, certificate, photographs, rosters.
Box 4, Folders 2-4
UCLA / CSRC archives
1980-2002
Box 4, Folder 5
La Mujer pamphlets and newsletters
1982-1984
Scope and Contents
La Mujer, Jan.-Feb. 1982 and Spring 1984; "Latinas and Reproductive Rights" by Diana Bonta; "For the Children" by Julie Solis.
Box 4, Folder 6
Leadership activities
1989-1992
Box 4, Folder 7
UCLA / CSRC archives
2002
Scope and Contents
Promotional booklet produced by the UCLA CSRC Archive proposing to acquire CFLA's archive.
