urn:taro:utexas.blac.00186 Ramsey and Albina Pina Muñiz Papers, 1971-1977 Benson Latin American Collection University of Texas Libraries, 2006 Finding aid encoded by Robert Esparza, 2006Finding aid written inEnglish. Descriptive Summary Muñiz, Ramsey, 1942- Ramsey and Albina Muñiz Papers 1971-1977 Spanish 24005956 1.5 linear feet, 1 scrapbook Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Reflects the activities of Ramsey and Albina (Abbie) Pina Muñiz during and after the 1972 and 1974 campaigns for governor. Biographical Sketch

Lawyer and gubernatorial candidate for the Texas Raza Unida Party. Ramiro "Ramsey" Muñiz was born on December 13, 1942, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Attended Baylor University where he received B.A. and LL.D. degrees. Worked as director of the Urban Community Development Corporation in Waco. Ran for governor of Texas on the Raza Unida Party ticket in 1972 and 1974. Was practicing law in Corpus Christi in 1976 when he was arrested on drug charges. Albina (Abbie) Pina, a native of McAllen, Texas, was married to Ramsey Muñiz from 1966 to 1980. Educator and administrator of bilingual education programs, she earned a B.A. from Texas A & I University and M.Ed. from Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio. She was active in Ramsey Muñiz' campaigns.

 Scope and Contents Note

The Ramsey and Albina Muñiz papers are orghanized in to two series, the Rasmey Muñiz papers and audio-visual materials. Items found here include Speeches, by both Albina and Ramsey, letters, photographs, memos, correspondence, campaign literature, and both film and videotapes. Also included is information on the Ramsey Muñiz Legal Defense Fund and the Committee for the Re-Eelection of the President.

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Unrestricted.

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Standard copyright restrictions apply.

 Preferred Citation

Cite as: Ramsey and Albina Pina Muñiz Papers, 1971-1977, Benson Latin American Collection, University of Texas Libraries, the University of Texas at Austin.

 Index Terms

The Ramsey and Albina Pina Muñiz Papers are classified under the following Subject Headings in the University of Texas Libraries catalog:

Committee for the Re-Election of the President Mexican Americans--Texas--Politics and Government Muñiz, Ramsey, 1942- Pina, Abbie Raza Unida Party (Tex.) Raza Unida Party (U.S.)--Congresses Other Authors Pina, Abbie Related Material

Additional information dealing Ramsey and Albina Muñiz can be found in the Raza Unida Party Collection, also located at the Benson Latin American Collection.

 Box and Folder Inventory Ramsey Muñiz Papers 11974 Gubernatorial Campaign 11 Campaign Speeches, Addresses, Notes, Agreement for Political Broadcasts, 1974 1 2 Texas School Finance: a Basic Primer 13 Campaign Speeches and Notes, 1974 14 Campaign Speeches, Notes, Press Releases, Letters, Newsclippings, 1974 1 5 Miscellaneous, 1974 16 Campaign Speeches, 1974 1 7 Press Releases, 1974 18 Speeches, Notes, 1974 1 9 Speeches and Campaign Schedule 110 Speeches, Notes, Newsclippings and Press Release, 1974 111 Newsclips, 1974 1 12 La Raza Unida Documents,1971, 1972 1 13 Reies Lopez Tijerina Documents; Alfred Hernandez Documents, 1972 114 Bebe Rebozo-Celo Moreno Documents, 1972 115 Raza Unida: Address List; Political Party Structure Outline 116 Miscellaneous 1 17 Ramsey Muñiz Legal Defense Fund: Mailing List, Correspondence, 1977 118 Ramsey Muñiz Legal Defense Fund Stationary 119 Memorabilia 1 20 Scrapbook -- Loose Contents, 1972 121 Scrapbook Contents--Part 1, 1974 122 Scrapbook Contents--Part 2 Audio-Visual Materials 2Videotape and Film--Pt. 1

Large Reel 13": 1972 La Raza Unida Party Convention in El Paso.

7" reel: #3 Ramsey Muñiz. (Muñiz at PAU)

7" reel: (#5)(Muñiz at PAU)

4.75" reel

Videotape: La Raza Unida El Paso Convention. Part I. Copy by Galan Productions of 2" Videotape.

Videotape: La Raza Unida El Paso Convention. Part II. Copy by Galan Productions of 2" Videotape.

Videotape: Ramsey Muñiz dubs from 2--16mm films.

 3Videotape and Film--Pt.2

Large reel (6 1/2" diam.) 78v Sb 8000 L3. (film 2" wide)

7" reel: #1 Ruis, Gonzales, Gutiérrez (No Subject)

7" reel: #2 La Raza El Paso Conv. '72 (Muñiz/Tijerina - Mass at Coliseum)

7" reel: #4 Delegates. La Raza. El Paso '72 (Coliseum Misc.).