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Tomás Ybarra-Frausto photograph collection, circa 1969-1979

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Ybarra-Frausto, Tomás, 1938-
Title
Tomás Ybarra-Frausto photograph collection
Dates
circa 1969-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
145 photographic prints (1 box and 1 folder) ; sizes vary
1 slide
Collection Number
PH0437
Summary
Photographs of Chicano artists, plays, protests, La Escuelita community center, and other activities related to Chicanos in Washington State
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.

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Additional Reference Guides

These materials form part of the Tomás Ybarra-Frausto Papers, which are described and indexed in the guide to the Tomás Ybarra-Frausto Papers .

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Tomás Ybarra-Frausto taught in the Romance Languages and Literature Department at the University of Washington from 1970 until 1976. He was an instructor of Chicano culture and history and was actively involved in proposals for a Chicano Studies Program at the University. He was also interested in the activities of Chicano artists, theater and dance groups, student movements, farm workers associations, educational associations, and self-help organizations in Washington, Idaho and, Oregon.

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Content Description

The collection includes photographs relating to the activities of Chicano artists, students, and organizations in Washington State. Among the organizations represented are: La Escuelita in Granger, Washington, Teatro del Piojo, a theatrical group focused on portraying the Chicano experience, and Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MECHA), a student organization that promotes higher education, culture and history.

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

View the digital version of the collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donor: Tomás Ybarra-Frausto, January 7, 1993.

Processing Note

Processed by Erin Briggs; processing completed in March 2012.

Photographs were relocated from the Tomás Ybarra-Frausto Papers (Accession No. 4339-001) on January 4, 1994.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Chicano movement--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Chicano movement--Washington(State)
  • Civil rights demonstrations--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
  • College students--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
  • Community centers--Washington (State)--Granger--Photographs
  • Mexican American college students--Photographs
  • Mexican American college students--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
  • Mexican American college teachers--Photographs
  • Mexican American college teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
  • Mexican American theater--Washington (State)
  • Mexican Americans--Washington (State)--Photographs
  • Mexican Americans--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
  • Theater--Political aspects--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
  • Workers' theater--Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Chavez, Cesar,   1927-1993--Photographs (photographer)
  • Ybarra-Frausto, Tomás, 1938- --Photographs

Corporate Names

  • McNeil Island Penitentiary--Photographs
  • Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlán (University of Washington)
  • Teatro del Piojo (Organization)

Geographical Names

  • Granger (Wash.)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographic prints
  • Photographs


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