Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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...

Scope and Contents One oversized scrapbook of newspaper clippings, broadsides and political decals pertaining to La Raza Unida Party (LRUP) and its activities in Crystal City and Zavala County Texas from ca. 1970-1977. Many of the news articles are on José Angel Gutierrez, a co-founder and leader in LRUP. Political decals of note include O. Zeta Acosta, a Chicano author, politician and attorney/activist in the Chicano movement. Unfortunately over time as Gilberto Martinez loaned the scrap book to people, many...