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Velma Veloria papers, 1988-2002
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Veloria, Velma, 1950-
- Title
- Velma Veloria papers
- Dates
- 1988-2002 (inclusive)19882002
- Quantity
- 17.17 cubic feet (18 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5588 (Accession No. 5588-001)
- Summary
- Community activist and Washington State Legislator
- Repository
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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
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Open to all users.
Records are stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Community activist and Washington State Legislator (1992-2004).
An immigrant from the Philippines, Veloria was the first Filipina elected to state legislature in the continental United States, serving six terms as a Washington State Representative (11th District) from 1992-2004. During her tenure she was involved with issues such as human rights, health care, ecomonic development, and co-authored legislation to combat human trafficking and require oversight of international trade agreements. Veloria served as a member of the Katipunan ng Demokratikong Pilipino (KDP), or Union of Democratic Filipinos. Her husband is Alonzo Suson, community and labor activist.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Clippings, correspondence, printed materials, publications, address books, appointment books, photographs, VHS tapes, slides, legislative files, and ephemera relating to her campaigns for public office and community activism. Includes materials related to trafficking of women and children, Asian-American affairs, trade missions, the WTO, and issues of global economic justice.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | International issues and 1996 congressional campaign | undated |
| 1 | Human rights activities and issues | undated |
| 1 | Videos, photos, miscellaneous legislative files | undated |
| 2 | Alonzo G. Suson (Veloria’s husband) | undated |
| 2 | Service Employees International Union (SEIU) organizing materials, Nevada | undated |
| 3 | Trafficking | undated |
| 3 | Asian-American affairs | undated |
| 3 | Miscellaneous materials related to human trafficking and other Pacific/Asian region issues | undated |
| 4 | Washington State Philippine trade mission | undated |
| 4 | Photos, appointment books | undated |
| 5 | Rainbow Coalition | 1998 |
| 5 | Presidential campaign buttons | 1998 |
| 5 | Slides of Philippine trip | undated |
| 5 | Seattle Goodwill Games | undated |
| 5 | Contact sheets of Veloria | undated |
| 6 | House of Representatives | 2001-2004 |
| 6 | Committee and task force briefing notebooks and binders | undated |
| 6 | Miscellaneous files | undated |
| 6 | News clippings | undated |
| 6 | VHS tape – interview with Veloria | 1994 |
| 7 | Campaign materials | 1992 |
| 8 | Campaign materials | 1996 |
| 9 | Campaign and legislative files | 1992-1994 |
| 10 | Miscellaneous videos and cassettes | undated |
| 11 | Miscellaneous files on Pacific/Asian region issues | undated |
| 12 | Trafficking | undated |
| 12 | File from "Portable X-ray and Ultrasound" | 2005 |
| 12 | Photos | 1999-2000 |
| 13 | Clippings | undated |
| 14 | Miscellaneous including World Trade Organization (WTO) and economic development | undated |
| 14 | Trafficking | undated |
| 14 | Miscellaneous files and videos | undated |
| 15 | Position papers | undated |
| 15 | Campaign materials | 1994 |
| 15 | Printed materials related to health care and other issues | undated |
| 16 | House of Representatives files | 1995-2002 |
| 16 | World Trade Organization (WTO) files | undated |
| 17 | Campaign materials | 1992, 1996, 1998 |
| 17 | World Trade Organization (WTO) tapes | undated |
| 17 | Veloria on tape | undated |
| 17 | News clippings | undated |
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| 18 | Legislative Boundaries Map, Washington's 11th District | 2002 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Veloria, Velma, 1950---Archives
