Flags (2): United States, Texas.
Scope and Contents
The Gilberto and Minerva Martinez Papers (1971-1997) contain materials related to Gilberto Martinez's life and political activism in Michigan and Texas. Included are files, photographs, illustrations, newspaper clippings, articles, realia and memorabilia focused on artists, exhibits, political events, political parties - such as La Raza Unida - and business ventures in broadcasting and communications. Of particular note is the history of the flags in Series 5. These flags were those flown over the Zavala County Courthouse on the eve of the La Raza Unida Party (LRUP) defeating the incumbents. The Texas flag was later loaned out for use in Chicano civil rights marches as far north as Wisconsin.
Dates
- Creation: 1971-1997
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open and available for research in the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections' reading room.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Biographical / Historical
The flags were those flown over the Zavala County Courthouse on the eve of the La Raza Unida Party (LRUP) defeating the incumbents. LRUP won city and county-wide elections, ousting an all-white minority administration and winning control of the Crystal City school board, the mayor’s office, the office of the drainage commissioner and county judgeships. After being lowered, the Texas flag was decorated with a silk-screening of the LRUP logo and came into the possession of Gilberto V. Martinez (along with this U.S. flag). The Texas flag was later loaned out for use in Chicano civil rights marches as far north as Wisconsin.
Extent
From the Collection: 6 Linear Feet (6 boxes 3 oversize)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository