1964-1965
Scope and Contents
This series of letters was written between July 20, 1964 and December 25, 1965. While the themes of the collection remain consistent throughout, the majority of the letters in this collection were written in this time period. Immediately after Demetrio went away, Estefana was the most active in her writing because it was the first time she ever had to say goodbye to any of her immediate family. As a result of her extremely active writing, many of the letters speak on overlapping topics. The first two letters referencing the Watts Riots are in this series:
- August 21, 1965: She briefly mentions what she saw first hand after the Watts Riots of ‘65. The looting, the stealing, the destruction, and the closed down stores all around the city.
- August 22, 1965: She speaks on the effects of the Watts Riots and expresses how she feels about the events and the people involved. Scared, shocked, worried, etc.
Dates
- 1964-1967
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box (215 letters)
From the Collection: .38 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Spanish; Castilian
Creator
- From the Collection: Maldonado, Estefana (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu