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Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group) Records, 1966-2014

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Miracle Theatre Group (Or.)
Title
Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group) Records
Dates
1966-2014 (inclusive)
1985-2013 (bulk)
Quantity
28.00 cubic feet, including 2,250 photographs, audiovisual formats 114 VHS, 4 VHSC, 6 U-matic, 4 Betacam, 19 MiniDV, 50 Hi8 tapes, 26 audiocassettes, 28 DVDs, 40 CDs; 151 floppy disks, (33 boxes, including 3 oversize boxes, and 4 map folders)
Collection Number
MSS Milagro
Summary
The Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group) Records consist of the theatre's administrative records, production files, and community outreach work. Also included is the company's artwork, videos and audio of performances, correspondence, and promotional materials. Established in 1985 by José González and Dañel Malán, Milagro is the premier Latino arts and cultures program in the northwest. The theatre produces both classical and contemporary performances that are English, Spanish, or bilingual. Milagro is still active to this day.
Repository
Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Established in 1985 by José González and Dañel Malán, and based in Portland, Oregon, Milagro (officially known as the Miracle Theatre Group) is the Pacific Northwest’s premier Latino arts and culture organization. In the year prior to co-founding Milagro, González and Malán produced avant-garde performances through their company ARTPAZ. Then, as the Miracle Theatre Group, the company began producing classic Greek plays, and during their 1986-1987 season organized the Ancient Greek Theatre Festival. In 1989 they established the Hispanic Cultural Festival featuring Latino plays as well as local music and dance groups. Over the course of the next few years Milagro organized several more Ancient Greek Theatre Festivals as well as Hispanic Cultural Festivals. In 1992 Milagro transitioned into its current mission to promote the works of Latino artists and feature the stories of the Latino experience.

Milagro’s mission is to “provide extraordinary Latino theatre, culture, and arts education experiences for the enrichment of all communities.” It produces classical and contemporary, Spanish and bilingual, performances through its main stage in Portland and its national touring venture. Milagro Touring (previously known as Teatro Milagro) creates bilingual productions for urban and rural family audiences that explore the traditions of the Latino/a community within the context of current global issues. Milagro’s community outreach endeavors have included educational workshops regarding theatre, music, and dance; youth programs; and collaborations with the community regarding social issues, especially health education.

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Content Description

The Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group) Records consist of materials documenting the theatre’s administration and board, building history, outreach and education endeavors, staff and artists, grants and finances, and creative programing. In addition to textual documents, the collection also contains photographs, posters, and audiovisual materials.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Milagro has retained copyright of all materials in the collection. Requests for permission to use or publish the materials will be forwarded by the Special Collections and Archives Research Center to the organization for approval.

Preferred Citation

Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group) Records (MSS Milagro), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group) Records are arranged in 16 series: 1. Administrative, 1985-2012; 2. Board, 1988-2012; 3. Building, 1966-2009; 4. Company, 1989-2012; 5. Events, 1992-2010; 6. Organizations, 1985-2011; 7. Outreach and Education, 1988-2012; 8. Projects, 1992-2013; 9. People, 1987-2013; 10. Productions, 1984-2014; 11. Photographs and Slides, 1990-2007; 12. Audiovisual, circa 1980 - circa 2014; 13. Electronic Records, 2002-2013; 14. Posters and Artwork, 1996-2006; 15 Grants, 1986-2007; and 16 Financials, 1986-2005.

Acquisition Information

The Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group) Records were donated to the Special Collections and Archives Research Center by the Miracle Theater Group in 2014.

Future Additions

Additions to the collection are expected.

Related Materials

This collection is a component of the Oregon Multicultural Archives (OMA). Related collections include the Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group) Oral History Collection and the Obo Addy Legacy Project Collection, 1970-2018

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Arts, Latin American.
  • Hispanic American theater--Oregon--Portland.
  • Latin American drama--20th century.
  • Latin Americans--Oregon--Portland.
  • Performing arts festivals--Oregon.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audiocassettes.
  • Born digital.
  • Compact discs.
  • DVDs.
  • Film negatives.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Slides (photographs).
  • Video recordings (physical artifacts)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • González, José, 1952- (creator)

Finding Aid Authors: Finding aid prepared by Katrina O'Brien and Charles Martin.
2014

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