Descriptive Summary
Vela, Blanca
Blanca Vela Papers
English
2011-15
10 linear inches
Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin
Personal papers of Brownsville, Texas, mayor Blanca Vela include campaign materials, photographs, speeches, recognitions, and clippings.
Biographical Sketch
Blanca Vela is a former mayor of Brownsville, Texas, and wife of Federal District Court judge Filemon B. Vela.
Scope and Contents Note
The personal papers of Blanca Vela include campaign materials, photographs, speeches, recognitions, and clippings.
Processing of the archive is ongoing, but the papers are open for research.
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted.
Use Restrictions
Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred CitationCite as: Blanca Vela Papers, Benson Latin American Collection, University of Texas Libraries, the University of Texas at Austin.
Index TermsThe Blanca Vela Papers are classified under the following Subject Headings in the University of Texas Libraries catalog:
Vela, Blanca--Archives
Brownsville, Texas
Box and Folder Inventory
Preliminary Inventory
1Campaign materials, speeches, recognitions, photographs
2Newspaper clippings