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Mike J. Chavez World War Two Letters
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-043
Abstract
This collection contains letters that were mostly sent by D-Day veteran, Mike J Chavez to his wife Stella Chavez during his tour in World War II. Also included in this collection are letters from Percy Chavez to Mrs. Mike Joe Chavez; a draft of a eulogy for Mike Chavez written by one of his children; a copy of a program for the "Jubilee of Liberty, Normany Beach 1944" award ceremony; one copy of "Stars and Stripes" Vol. 5, No. 195; and empty War Department envelopes.
Dates:
1944-2001; Majority of material found within 1944-1945
Vincent "Frank" Chavez Photograph Album
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2020-006
Abstract
The Vincent "Frank" Chavez Photograph Album includes photographs documenting Chavez' military service, Mexican-American family life in California from the late 1940s through the 1980s, and clippings and ephemera relating to life as a Vietnam Veteran.
Dates:
circa 1940s-1980s
Chicano History Collection * Temporarily Unavailable*
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2022-038
Scope and Contents
This collection contains magazines, articles, newspaper clippings, theater programs, flyers, pamphlets, vinyl records, t-shirts, and other material regarding Chicano history. A majority of the material relates to topics such as the Zoot Suit riots; education; the East LA High School Walkouts of 1968; immigration; politics; and other areas of activism regarding the Chicano movement. Some of the material in this collection were featured as part of the Gerth Archives and Special Collections...
Dates:
1943-2010; undated; Majority of material found within 1960-1980
Kaye Briegel Chicano Pamphlets and Literature Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2024-014
Scope and Contents
The Kaye Briegel Chicano Pamphlets and Literature Collection (1961-1979; undated) contains three boxes of pamphlets, booklets, plays, poetry, books, comic books, children’s books, essays, short stories, and anthologies regarding Chicano communities, movements, culture, and history. This collection is arranged alphabetically by title within material type. Collection material is in both English and Spanish.
Dates:
1961-1979; circa 1960s-1970s; undated
Kaye Briegel Chicano Publications Collection *Temporarily Unavailable*
Collection
Identifier: SPC -2018-034
Abstract
The Kaye Briegel Chicano Publication Collection contains newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and other publications related to Chicano communities.
Dates:
1953-2014; Majority of material found within 1970-1980
Kaye Briegel Chicano Research Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2024-015
Scope and Contents
The Kaye Briegel Research Collection (1900-1984; undated bulk: 1960-1980) contains eight boxes of reports, papers, case studies, monographs, articles, hearings, and court cases related to Chicano communities, movements, activism, culture, and history from publishers such as: Chicano Studies Research Center at UCLA, Marfel Association, Institute for the Study of Social Change, UC Berkeley, Mexican-American Study Project (UCLA), and R and E Research Associates. Also included in this collection...
Dates:
1900-1984; undated; Majority of material found within 1960-1980
Chicano/Latino Family Photograph Albums
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2021-011
Scope and Contents
This collection contains seven photograph albums comprised of 856 mostly black-and-white photographs belonging to a Southern California Chicano/Latino family. A majority of the photographs were taken in the 1950s and depict the family and their friends posing with dogs; in front of yards; in homes; at the beach; at the beach and Pike amusement park in Long Beach, CA.; camping trips; during holidays; and possibly during family vacations. Other photographs include: school portraits; cars;...
Dates:
1939-1958; undated
Hayao "Sam" and Toshiko Chuman Papers
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-010
Abstract
This collection documents World War II experiences of Hayao "Sam" and Toshiko Chuman, who were Kibei Nisei born in the United States but grew up and completed school in Japan, and then returned to the U.S. prior to the war. It chronicles the Chumans’s incarceration from the Santa Anita Assembly Center, through Jerome, Rohwer, Tule Lake camps, and the Santa Fe and Crystal City internment camps as well as their struggle for restoring their U.S. citizenships in the 1960s. The collection...
Dates:
1913-1991; undated
City of Gardena Japanese Cultural Show Photograph Albums
Collection
Identifier: SPC-1900-032
Abstract
This collection includes five photograph albums from the City of Gardena Japanese Cultural Show sponsored by the Gardena Valley Gardeners Association. The albums contain newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, and invitation letters for the event. Topics include Japanese American gardeners, bonsai, ikebana, Japanese gardens, martial arts, and other topics related to the event and the Nikkei (Japanese American) community.
Dates:
1980-1986
Civil Defense Literature Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2017-010
Abstract
This collection includes booklets, advertisements, pamphlets, leaflets, and ephemera related to civil defense. Subjects include advertisements on blackout products, civil defense literature and decal products, and World War Two ephemera. Also included is material related to radioactive, nuclear, and atomic attacks; and fallout shelters.
Dates:
1941-1960
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- Wider Opportunities for Women, Inc. 5
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- Dominguez Estate Company 4
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- Doro, Sue, 1937- 3
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- Los Angeles Times (Firm) 3
- Military Intelligence Service Language School (U.S.) 3
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- Mixer, Madeline 3
- National Organization for Women 3
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- X, Malcolm, 1925-1965 3
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