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Descriptive Summary

Biographical Sketch

Scope and Contents Note

Restrictions

Index Terms

Related Material

Administrative Information

Description of Series

Ramsey Muñiz Papers

Audio-Visual Materials

The Benson Latin American Collection

Ramsey and Albina Pina Muñiz Papers, 1971-1977



Descriptive Summary

CreatorMuñiz, Ramsey, 1942-
TitleRamsey and Albina Muñiz Papers
Dates: 1971-1977
AbstractReflects the activities of Ramsey and Albina (Abbie) Pina Muñiz during and after the 1972 and 1974 campaigns for governor.
OCLC Record No.24005956
Extent1.5 linear feet, 1 scrapbook
LanguageSpanish
RepositoryBenson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin

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.

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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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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

Unrestricted.

Use Restrictions

Standard copyright restrictions apply.

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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

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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.

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Administrative Information

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.

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Box and Folder Inventory

 

Ramsey Muñiz Papers

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11974 Gubernatorial Campaign
1Campaign Speeches, Addresses, Notes, Agreement for Political Broadcasts, 1974
2Texas School Finance: a Basic Primer
3Campaign Speeches and Notes, 1974
4Campaign Speeches, Notes, Press Releases, Letters, Newsclippings, 1974
5Miscellaneous, 1974
6Campaign Speeches, 1974
7Press Releases, 1974
8Speeches, Notes, 1974
9Speeches and Campaign Schedule
10Speeches, Notes, Newsclippings and Press Release, 1974
11Newsclips, 1974
12La Raza Unida Documents, 1971, 1972
13Reies Lopez Tijerina Documents; Alfred Hernandez Documents, 1972
14Bebe Rebozo-Celo Moreno Documents, 1972
15Raza Unida: Address List; Political Party Structure Outline
16Miscellaneous
17Ramsey Muñiz Legal Defense Fund: Mailing List, Correspondence, 1977
18Ramsey Muñiz Legal Defense Fund Stationary
19Memorabilia
20Scrapbook -- Loose Contents, 1972
21Scrapbook Contents--Part 1, 1974
22Scrapbook Contents--Part 2

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Audio-Visual Materials

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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.
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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.).

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