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University of Wyoming. Chicano Studies Program records, 1942-2017

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Wyoming. Chicano Studies Program
Title
University of Wyoming. Chicano Studies Program records
Dates
1942-2017 (inclusive)
1998-2013 (bulk)
Quantity
8.55 cubic ft. (9 boxes)+ 2.82 MB
Collection Number
545014
Summary
The Chicano Studies program was an interdisciplinary program at the University of Wyoming. The collection contains material, media, and documentation from the program.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

The materials marked "RESTRICTED" can be accessed only authorized UW personnel.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Chicano Studies Program was an interdisciplinary field offered at the University of Wyoming. They provided individuals with the opportunity to study Chicano people throughout the United States of America and the world. Most courses focused on the history, culture, media, and life from ancient times to present day. In 2014, the program changed its name to Latina/o Studies.

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Content Description

The collection contains a documentary produced by Dwayne Gallegos and Marcus Madrid in 2000. It teaches the history of Chicanos, which includes migration patterns, discrimination, folklore, and life within the community. The collection also contains Chicano Studies program and administrative material, documentation, events, academic information, and various digital educational and entertainment electronic media.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by University of Wyoming Chicano Studies Program at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from the Chicano Studies Program in September 2002 and 2020.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Maiah Porter in July 2019 and Kayci Kruhmin in March 2022.

One VHS copy titled "Laramie Hoy (Laramie Today): The Chicano Community" was digitized by Halena Bagdonas in September 2019.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Chicano Movement--History--20th Century.
  • Conquerors.
  • Folklore.
  • La Llorona (Mexico).
  • Mexican Americans.
  • Native Americans.
  • Pathology--Humoral.

Personal Names

  • Gallegos, Ted.
  • Hosmer, Brian.
  • Rios-Bustamente, Antonio.
  • Rosales, Miguel.
  • Sanchez, Guadalupe (Bravo).
  • Sanchez, Jesus.
  • Sanchez, Suzanne.

Corporate Names

  • Union Pacific Railroad Company.
  • University of Wyoming. Chicano Studies Program.

Geographical Names

  • Aztlan.
  • Wyoming--History--1890-1918.
  • Wyoming--History--1919-1946.
  • Wyoming--History--1946-1999.
  • Wyoming--History--2000-.
  • Wyoming--History--To 1889.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Gallegos, Dwayne.
    • Madrid, Marcus.

Processed by Maiah Porter and Kayci Kruhmin
2019; 2022

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