MSU Authored reports on Chicanos and Latinos, 1977 - 1993

File — Box: 2, Folder: 61

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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: 1977 - 1993

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

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers includes A. Report on the Role of Michigan State University in Research, Service and Education for Chicanos, Migrants and Small Farmers with Recommendations, October 1977; B. Summary of Position Papers and Recommendations: Position Paper 1, Chicanos and Academic Processes and Programs at MSU (1971-1975); Position Paper 2, Chicanos and Employment at MSU (1973-1975); Position Paper 3, MSU and Needed Community Services for Chicanos, A Proposal; Position Paper 4, Migrants in Michigan; Position Paper 5, Research on Migrants, Chicanos and Small Farmer; C. Recommendations to affect the underrepresentation of Hispanic faculty, staff and students at Michigan Staet University, 1989; D. Targeted programs conducted by MSU Extension, 1991-1992; E. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Diversity Committee Response to student demand number 6, 1993. In addition a 1985 document authored by the Michigan Department of Social Services, 1985 provides a Profile of Michigan's Migrant Agricultural Labor Force F. Affirmative Action and Hispanics at Michigan State University : A summary Analysis, 1982.