Descriptive Summary
League of United Latin American Citizens
Part 3: Audio Collections
1981-1983
English and Spanish
23171030
20 cassette tapes
Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin
Oral histories, recordings of LULAC conventions, and other audio recordings related to the history of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Administrative History of LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is one of the oldest, largest, and most influential organizations representing the voice of Hispanics in the United States. LULAC was formed in 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the merger of three Mexican American civic organizations: the Corpus Christi chapter of the Order Sons of America, the Order Knights of America of San Antonio, and the League of Latin American Citizens of South Texas. LULAC has worked consistently and effectively in advocating equal opportunity for Hispanics in government, law, education, and business.
Scope and Contents NoteOral histories, recordings of LULAC conventions, and other audio recordings related to the history of the League of United Latin American Citizens, produced by Elvira Chavaria of the Benson Latin American Collection between 1981 and 1983. Oral histories include interviews with past LULAC National Presidents M.C. Gonzalez, Oscar Laurel, Jose Maldonado, Alberto Ornelas, and Lalo Solis. Conference recordings include opening ceremonies and immigration symposiums from the 52nd and 53rd National Conventions. Other tapes include speeches or presentations by Ruben Bonilla and Vilma Martinez, among others.
Access RestrictionsUnrestricted.
Use RestrictionsStandard copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred CitationCite as: League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Archives, Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, the University of Texas at Austin.
Index Terms
Subjects (Persons)
Garza, Ben
Gonzales, Manuel C.
Laurel, Oscar
Maldonado, Jose
Solis, Lalo
Bonilla, Ruben
League of United Latin American Citizens
Mexican Americans--Civil rights
Document Types
sound recordings
oral histories
Related MaterialSee also Guide to the Collections in the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Archives Part 1: Presidential Papers Project, and Guide to the Collections in the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Archives Part 2: General Collections.
Box and Folder Inventory
Oral Histories
11Garza, Adelaida (Mrs. Ben Garza). "Talk with Mrs. Ben Garza and Family," Corpus Christi, 8 March 1981. [1 cassette]Interview by Elvira Chavaria on subjects of LULAC and Ben Garza.
12Gonzalez, Manuel C. "Talk with M.C. Gonzalez re: LULAC," San Antonio, 7 June 1981. [1 cassette]
13Laurel, Oscar. "Interview with Oscar Laurel, past LULAC president (1955-1956) re: LULAC," Laredo, 9 March 1981. [1 cassette]
14-6Maldonado, Jose. "Jose Maldonado, LULAC President," N.p., N.d. [3 cassettes]
17Ornelas, Roberto. "Interview with Roberto Ornelas, 1968-1970 LULAC National President," Boerne, Texas, 6 June 1981. [1 cassette]
18-9Solis, Lalo. "Interview with Lalo Solis on San Antonio politics and Henry B. Gonzalez," San Antonio, 6 October 1980. [2 cassettes]
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LULAC National Conventions
152nd National LULAC Convention, Albuquerque, N.M., 18 June 1981
110Official Convention Opening, Keynote Speaker: Jerry Apodaca, former governor of New Mexico, 18 June 1981.
111Official Convention Opening, Luncheon Keynote Speaker: George H.W. Bush, Vice President of the United States, 18 June 1981.
112Beginning Press Conference, Ruben Bonilla presiding, 17 June 1981.1. Political development of Hispanics, 2. Overview of Reagan's Economic Recovery Plan and its Impact on Hispanics, 3. Roll of private sector under new federalization, and 4. Nestle Company products boycott.
113Immigration Symposium, 19 June 1981.Rick Swartz, Moderator; PHyllis Eisen (APG); Roger Conner, Federation of Americans for Immigration Reform; Estevan Flores, Visiting Professor, University of New Mexico.
153rd Annual LULAC Convention, San Antonio, July 1982
114Opening Ceremony, 1 July 1982.
115-16"Immigration: The Hispanic Challenge," 2 July 1982. [2 cassettes]Speakers: Alan K. Simpson, Romano L. Mazzoli, Diego Asencio, Antonia Hernandez, Rick Swartz, Phylis Eisen, and Walter Mondale (on cassette 2).
Other
117Bonilla, Ruben. Press Conference before LULAC National Board Meeting, Austin, 5-7 March 1981.Issues Impacting the Hispanic Community: Bilingual education, voting rights/reapportionment, immigration, President's economic recovery program.
118Chicanos and the Law Symposium, Austin, 28 March 1981.Vilma Martinez, "Current Legal Issues: Our Responsibility to Members of the Profession; and Ruben Bonilla, "Current Political Issues: Our Responsibility tot he Community."
119Bonilla, Ruben. Keynote address at LULAC Texas State Convention, Dallas, 16 May 1981.
120Official LULAC Week Luncheon, Bradford Hotel, Austin, 17 February 1983.
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