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Chicanx Latinx Student Center at Washington State University Records, 1967-2008

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Chicanx Latinx Student Center (Washington State University)
Title
Chicanx Latinx Student Center at Washington State University Records
Dates
1967-2008 (inclusive)
Quantity
15.75 Linear feet of shelf space, (27 Boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 932 (collection)
Summary
Records of the Chicanx Latinx Student Center at Washington State University, 1967-2008, including materials created by Latinx student clubs at the university. Records comprise minutes, conference programs, newspapers, newsletters, correspondence, textile items, video recordings, and ephemera.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English and Spanish
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Historical Note

The Chicanx Latinx Student Center (CLSC) was established at Washington State University in the early 1970s with a mission to promote self-determination for Chicanx and Latinx students at the university. The center was established following student protests in 1970 that drew attention to racial inequities and the need for specialized services to attract and support Latinx students.

The CLSC frequently collaborates with student groups including the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/a de Aztlan (MEChA) as well as Mujeres Unidas, CAMARADAS, and the Chicana/o Latina/o Student Alliance (ChiLaStAl).

MEChA was created to raise awareness among WSU students about Chicanx/Latinx culture, society, and heritage, to contribute to the understanding of American minority groups through educational, social, and cultural events, and to further educational and economic opportunities for oppressed and marginalized students. MEChA plays an important role in organizing Semana de la Raza and CASHE, a youth conference meant to promote Latinx access to higher education.

Mujeres Unidas represents the interests and issues of Chicanas and Latinas at WSU and organizes activities and opportunities of interest to multicultural women students including elementary school visits, speaker programs, and Semana de la Raza events.

CAMARADAS is a graduate and professional organization for Chicana/o and Latina/o students. It was established in 1993 to raise awareness about issues of importance to Chicanx and Latinx students. The group seeks to support graduate students, foster mentorship for undergraduate students, act as a proactive agent in the community, and provide opportunities for research collaboration.

The Chicana/o Latina/o Student Alliance (ChiLaStAl) is an umbrella organization for all groups at WSU that are Latinx-based or related. It seeks to create unity for all Latinx student groups.

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Content Description

Records of the Chicanx Latinx Student Center at Washington State University, 1967-2008, including materials created by Latinx student clubs at the university. Records comprise minutes, conference programs, newspapers, newsletters, correspondence, textile items, video recordings, and ephemera for the WSU Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan (MEChA) as well as Mujeres Unidas, CAMARADAS, and the Chicana/o Latina/o Student Alliance (ChiLaStAl).

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Chicanx Latinx Student Center at Washington State University Records, 1967-2008 (Cage 932)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in nine series.

Series 1: Histories and Reports, 1972-2001: This series contains histories, constitutions, by-laws, studies, and reports relating to the activity of Latinx faculty and students at WSU, circa 1970s-2000s. Folders are arranged alphabetically.

Series 2: Memos and Correspondence, 1971-2008: This series contains correspondence to and from Latinx and Chicanx student groups at Washington State University. Folders are arranged chronologically.

Series 3: Minutes and Notes, 1973-2001: This series contains minutes, agendas, and notes for various Latinx and Chicanx student groups. Folders are arranged alphabetically, then chronologically.

Series 4: Finances, 1977-2005: This series contains budget and financial statements from Latinx student groups at Washington State University. Folders are arranged chronologically.

Series 5: Conferences and Events, 1977-2003: This series contains planning documents, evaluations, marketing materials and programs for conferences hosted by Latinx student groups at WSU or attended by members of student organizations such as MEChA. Folders are arranged alphabetically, then chronologically.

Series 6: Newsletters and Newspaper Clippings, 1967-2003: This series contains copies of newsletters and newspaper clippings previously retained by the Chicanx Latinx Student Center at WSU. Newsletters are arranged alphabetically, then chronologically. Newspaper clippings are arranged chronologically.

Series 7: Latinx Culture and Social Justice Issues, 1967-2003: This series includes information about particular pieces of Latinx culture as well as social justice issues of interest to Latinx student groups at WSU. Prominent themes include: protests in support of agricultural workers and campaigns to improve educational opportunities for Latinx communities.

Series 8: Audio and Video Recordings, circa 1983-2002: This series contains audio and video recordings previously retained by the Chicanx Latinx Student Center. Items are listed in no particular order.

Series 9: 3D Objects and Oversized Materials, circa 1976-2007: This series includes miscellaneous 3D objects, artifacts, and oversized materials related to Latinx student events at WSU.

Acquisition Information

The records of the Chicanx Latinx Student Center were transferred from Wilson Hall, circa 2006-2008, to Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) and accessioned as MS.2008-24. The source of the transfer is unknown. The records of CAMARADAS, the Chicanx Latinx Graduate Student Center, were transferred to the MASC by Michael Johnson on April 23, 2009, and retained as UA2009-06.

Processing Note

Talea Anderson processed this collection in 2019.

Separated Materials

Unprocessed photographs and negatives were separated from this collection and retained as UPC 2008-02.

The newsletters “El Gato” and “El Mensajero” were also separated from this collection and added to University Publications (WSU 134).

Both sets of newsletters were digitized and added to Research Exchange.

Related Materials

See the Multicultural Student Service Records, 1976-2008 (Archives 366) for more about Latinx events and recruitment at WSU.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Chicano movement -- Washington (State) -- History.
  • Clubs -- Washington (State)
  • Student movements--Washington (State) -- History.

Corporate Names

  • Chicanx Latinx Student Center (Washington State University) -- Records and correspondence.
  • Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlán (Washington State University) -- Records and correspondence.

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlán (Washington State University) (creator)

Finding aid prepared by Talea Anderson
2019

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