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AR.2011.024
Dates:
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Creator: Tellez, Nellie Perez; Tellez, Sipriano
Persons
- Tellez, Nellie Perez
- Tellez, Sipriano
Organizations
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- Parque Zaragoza (Austin, Tex.)
- Zaragosa Park (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Latinos--Texas--Austin
- Latinos--Texas--History
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … (neé Pérez) is a community volunteer and activist for Mexican American causes in Austin, Texas. Born on April … workers. Her paternal grandparents were some of the first Mexican Americans to own land in East Austin and the family … 1 1 Oral Histories and Anniversary Speeches, 1995-1998 1 2 Mexican American Business and Professional Women's …
AR.2013.023
Dates:
Creator: Austin History Center
Persons
- Acosta, Belinda
- Acosta, Teresa Paloma
- Arismendi, Connie
- Avellan, Elizabeth
- Avila, Paula
- Barrientos, Emma S.
- Bravo, Toni
- Cabello, Myrna
- Camacho, Darlene
- Campos, Olga
- Canales-Zarate, Eyna
- Canchola, Maria
- Canino, Edna E.
- Cantú, Micaela Acosta
- Carlin, Elvira Hernadez
- Castillo, Josefina M.
- Castro, Helen Fuentes
- Cavazos, Perla
- Comstock, Nora De Hugos
- Cotera, Martha
- Cuellar, Olga
- Davila-Polanco, Rachel Mary
- De La Garza, Beatriz Eugenia
- de la Llata, Nilda
- Delgado, Neomi
- Fincher, Beatrice Gonzalez
- Flores, Lulu
- Galindo, Emma
- Galindo, Josefa
- Garcia, Daisy Wanda
- García, Marina González
- Gil, Julia Carlin
- Gomez, Margeret Juarez
- Gonzales, Irene
- Gonzalez, Erika
- Gonzalez, Mona
- Gonzalez, Nivia
- Guerrero, Lena
- Guzman, Gloria
- Herrera, Aurora "Dora" Cepeda
- Irizarry-Crockett, Linda Consuelo
- Martinez, Janie Gaitan
- Mendez, Consuelo Herrera
- Mendoza, Rosa Elena
- Munos, Laura Ann Rangel
- Nava, Pilar Luna
- Orozco, Aurora Estrada
- Orozco, Sylvia
- Perez, Wilma
- Quintanilla, Cat
- Rabago, Maria Teresa
- Ramos-Salas, Maria Inez
- Reyes, JuAnn Carreon
- Reyes, Rose
- Reyes, Sara Quintanilla
- Rocha, Josefina L.
- Rodriguez-Mendoza, Amalia
- Rosales, Danielle
- Rosales, Mary Delphine Caline
- Saldaña, Anna Maria
- Salinas, Josefa Valdez
- Salinas, Maria
- Sandoval, Refugia
- Sifuetes, Delia Herrera Garcia de
- Sing, Francisca Moreno
- Tellez, Nellie Perez
- Thompson, Janis Guerrero
- Tijerina, Juanita
- Valenzuela, LiLiana
- Vasquez, Melba
- Vasquez, Peggy
- Welch, Mary Vasques
- Wilson, Liliana
- Zamadripa, Josefina
- Zamarripa, Hermelinda
- Zamarripa, Rosa
- Zamora, Herlinda
- Zapata, Clemencia
Organizations
- Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
- Austin History Center
- Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (Austin, Tex.)
- Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
- Benson Latin American Collection
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Songs and music
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Music--Texas--Austin
- Photography--Exhibitions
- Women--Texas--Austin
- Latinas--Texas--Austin
- Chicanas
- Mexican American women
- Cultural arts--Texas--Austin
- Latinx--Texas--History
- Latinx--Texas--Austin
Format
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … History Center and displayed at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, Ann Richards School for … Women Leaders … Austin History Center … Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (Austin, Tex.) … Mexic-Arte … … Austin (Tex.)--Songs and music … Austin (Tex.) … Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin … Music--Texas--Austin … …
Ramon Galindo Papers and Recordings
AR.2009.050
Dates:
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Creator: Galindo, Ramon
Persons
- Balderas, Richard
- Camacho, Lorraine
- Cotera, Martha
- De la Cruz, Vicente
- De Leon, Estrella
- Galindo, Ramon
- Galindo, Tomas
- Garza, Rodney
- Herrera, Ben
- Sanchez, Carina
Organizations
- Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc.
- Cristo Rey Church (Austin, Tex.)
- El Fenix Tortillas
- El Galindo Tortillas
- Mexican American Advisory Committee
- Mexican American Cultural Center (Austin, Tex.)
- Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Latinos--Texas--Austin
- Latinx--Texas--Austin
- Cinco de Mayo (Mexican holiday)
Format
- Art
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
Excerpt: … Tex.) … El Fenix Tortillas … El Galindo Tortillas … Mexican American Advisory Committee … Mexican American Cultural Center (Austin, Tex.) … Mexic-Arte … Rodney … Herrera, Ben … Sanchez, Carina … Austin (Tex.) … Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin … Latinos--Texas--Austin … …
AR.2016.004
Dates:
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Creator: Sanchez, Marion
Persons
- Sanchez, Marion
Organizations
- Estilo Communications
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
Subjects
- Chicanos
- Education--Texas--Austin
- Small business--Texas--Austin
- Latinos--Texas--Austin
- Latinx--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Social life and customs
- Mexican American arts
- Mexican American business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- Minority business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Nonprofit organizations--Texas--Austin
- Public Schools--Texas--Austin
- School Boards--Texas--Austin
- Businesswomen--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … Health Services, 1997, undated 2 26 Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce, 1993 3 1 Hispanic … … Latinos--Texas--Austin … Latinx--Texas--Austin … Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin … Mexican Americans--Social life and customs … Mexican …
AR.2018.030
Dates:
Creator: Austin History Center
Persons
- Almanza, Susana
- Renteria, Sabino
- Mancias, Adela
- Montoya, Elisa Rendon
- Tafoya, Marcelo
- Fraga, Ernesto
Organizations
- Brown Berets, Austin chapter
- Brown Berets of Aztlan
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Economic conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Chicano movement--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Latinx--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Social conditions--20th century
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- Social reformers--Texas
- Social movements--Texas--Austin--History
- Racism--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas--Social conditions
- Mexican Americans--Social life and customs
- Mexican American neighborhoods--Texas--Austin
Format
- Audio
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Video
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … Note This project was first conceived by Gloria Espitia, Mexican American Neighborhood Liaison at the Austin History … and government … Chicano movement--Texas--Austin … Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin … Latinx--Texas--Austin … Mexican Americans--Social conditions--20th century … Race …
AR.2009.047
Dates:
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Creator: Herrera, Jesse
Persons
- Aleman, Sofia
- Alonzo, Maria
- Herrera, Jesse
- Bishop McCarty
- Cortes, Alma
- Cortes, Ernie
- Banks, Father
- O'Connor, Father
- O'Reilly, Father
- Hinojoza, Trish
- Olvera, Rosa
- Paredes, Americo
- Perez, Cynthia
- Perez, Lidia
- Renteria, Margarita
- Renteria, Mauro
Organizations
- Austin Interfaith
- Carmelitas
- Guadalupanas
- Knights of Columbus
- Mariachi Guadalupanos
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (Austin, Tex.)
- Sagrado Corazon (Austin, Tex.)
- Sodalites
- Velva Perpetua Parish
- San Jose Catholic Church (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Flamingo Ballroom (Austin, Tex.)
- Las Manitas (Austin, Tex.)
- Zaragosa Park (Austin, Tex.)
- Parque Zaragoza (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Festivals
- All Saints' Day
- Ash Wednesday
- Cinco de Mayo (Mexican holiday)
- Easter
- Guadalupe, Our Lady of
- Quinceañera (Social custom)
- Photography--Texas--Austin
- Photographers--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … a photographer. The photographs document member of Austin's Mexican-American community. Many are original prints that … Bill Wittliff Photography Collection of Southwestern and Mexican Photography at Texas State University, The Dolph … History at the University of Texas at Austin, and the Mexican Fine Arts Center and Museum in Chicago. … Jesse …
Austin (Tex.). Parks and Recreation Department. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Records
AR.2021.006
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Persons
Organizations
- Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Latinx--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Social life and customs
- Community centers--Texas--Austin
Format
Access: Advance notice required
Excerpt: … (Tex.). Parks and Recreation Department. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Records … Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center … Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs … Latinx--Texas--Austin … Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin … Mexican Americans--Social …
AR.2012.013
Dates:
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Creator: Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklorico de Texas
Persons
- Lozano, Roy
Organizations
- Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklorico de Texas
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Ballet--Texas--Austin
- Folk dancing, Mexican
- Dance
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … the knowledge, appreciation, practice and performance of Mexican Regional Folk Ballet. The administrative files, … … AR.2012.013 … Administrative History A second generation Mexican American, Roy Lozano was born in 1954 in Alice, TX. … but of particular interest to him in childhood was Mexican music and dance. He began formally studying …
AR.2005.012
Dates:
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Creator: Garcia, Alberto Gonzalo, 1889-1962; Garcia, Eva Carrillo de, 1883-1979
Persons
- Garcia, Alberto Gonzalo
- Garcia, Eva Carrillo de
- Garcia y Carrillo, Martha Xochitl
Organizations
- Percy Jones General Hospital (Battle Creek, Mich.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin--Biography
- Latinx--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … Austin, Texas, where he was the first United States trained Mexican American to set up a medical practice. His wife, Eva … concentrate on his private practice, but the unrest of the Mexican Revolution encouraged him to return to the United … moved to Austin, Texas in 1915 and Alberto became the first Mexican American physician to set up a medical practice. …
AR.2002.024
Dates:
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Creator: Moya, Richard, 1932-2017
Persons
- Moya, Richard
Organizations
- Travis County (Tex.). Commissioners Court
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Travis County (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Del Valle (Tex.)
- Oak Hill (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- County government--Texas--Travis County
- City planning--Texas--Travis County
- Mexican Americans--Civil rights--Texas--Travis County
- Mexican Americans--Suffrage
- Latinx--Texas--History
- Latinx--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … (1932-2017), son of Bertha and “Pete” Moya, was the first Mexican American elected to the Travis County (Texas) … in predominantly Hispanic East Austin, attending Austin’s “Mexican School” Zavala Elementary. Later his family moved … still expected to attend Zavala Elementary because of their Mexican ethnicity. His mother Bertha wanted them to attend …
