Sociedad Mutualista "Melchor Ocampo," 1926-1941
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Sociedad Mutualista "Melchor Ocampo" (Eagle Pass, Tex.) | |
| Title | Sociedad Mutualista "Melchor Ocampo" Records | |
| Dates: | 1926-1941 | |
| Abstract | The organization's correspondence, administrative records, and other documents. | |
| Accession No. | ||
| OCLC Record No. | 24158646 | |
| Extent | 2 linear inches | |
| Language | Spanish | |
| Repository | Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Historical Note
Sociedades mutualistas were mutual aid societies that provided Mexican Americans with critical support during the early part of the twentieth century. Although their political ideas varied, most emphasized cooperation, economic protection, education, and community service.
The Sociedad Mutualista "Melchor Ocampo" of Eagle Pass, Texas was founded in 1922. It was formed to provide its members with medical, disability, burial benefits. The society took its name from the 19th-century Mexican statesman and political reformer.
Scope and Contents Note
This group of records is organized into three series: administrative, correspondence, and other documents. Items are arranged chronologically within each series. Included are financial records, membership applications, rosters, regulations, amendments to regulations, and notes. Also found within are correspondence with other Mexican American mutual aid societies, a power of attorney relating to a Mexican patent, and correspondence dealing with an honorary membership given to Mexican consul Samuel J. Trevino. In addition, there is also a printer’s plate with an image of the society’s hall.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
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Index Terms | ||
| The Sociedad Mutualista "Melchor Ocampo" Records are classified under the following Subject Headings in the University of Texas Libraries catalog: | ||
| Sociedad Mutualista "Melchor Ocampo" (Eagle Pass, Tex.) | ||
| Sociedad "Benito Juarez" (Eagle Pass, Tex.) | ||
| Fraternal Asociacion Mexico Americano (Eagle Pass, Tex.) | ||
| Friendly societies--Texas--Eagle Pass. | ||
| Mexican Americans--Texas--Eagle Pass--Societies, etc. | ||
| Aldape, Francisco | ||
| Castanuela, Ramon | ||
| Garza, Rosendo | ||
| Reyes, Manuel | ||
| Trevino, Samuel J. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Cite as: Sociedad Mutualista "Melchor Ocampo" Records, Benson Latin American Collection, University of Texas Libraries, the University of Texas at Austin.
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