Dia de los Muertos, 1995 - 2001
Scope and Contents
The collection is comprised of three Series. Series I includes files from the Lansing Cristo Rey Community Center that were recovered by T. Mireles; Series II. includes some of the files of the Xicano Development Center, Lansing and Detroit offices; and Series III. Select files from the MEChA/MEXA files previously sited at the MSU Libraries. The originals were deaccessioned and returned to a MEChA officer. All series contains meeting agendas and minutes, budgets, correspondence, and printed materials regarding the activities of the organizations. The Michigan State University student chapter of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) series also includes their constitution, membership information, newspaper articles and action files. Significant in this series is information on the student led MSU grape boycott, Book Check Out, Affirmative Action issues, Chicano Latino Studies correspondence and planning notes as well as the agreements between the MSU administration and MEChA on negotiated points.
Dates
- Creation: 1995 - 2001
Creator
- From the Collection: MECha (Michigan State University) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored off site. Please request materials 3 days ahead of your visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This folder includes correspondence, planning notes and fliers for Dia de los Muertos events at Michigan State University for 1995, 1997 and 1998. A 1997 letter announcing the Third Annual Dia de los Muertos, Lansing Michigan with UFW Co-founder, Dolores Huerta in attendance and a 1998 letter to a supporter to continue working on the Fourth Annual Dia de los Muertos event. Also included is one issue of the newsletter Para la Gente in form of a letter requesting Dia de los Muertos support for a memorial ad. Includes glossary for items related to Day of the Dead observance.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository