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The Chicana Writers Collection is curated with the intention to uplift documented experiences of women who relate to the Chicana identity. The Chicana identity intersects topics such as gender, nationality, culture, and politics. This collection spans from the years 1970 to 2023 highlighting historical events such as the Chicano Moratorium to self-published newspapers by community members. The material I digitized are newspapers, booklets, and magazines. This collection is intended to be accessible in person and online as a resource for a intersectional lens through documented sources of the Chicana perspective.
Metadata
Slide 2
Type of Resource: Newspaper clipping
Genre: Women, Chicana, Chicano Moratorium
Origin Info: L.A Times Sept. 3, 1970
Language: English
Physical Description: Newspaper clipping pasted on black construction paper.
Abstract: Maria Pacheco recalls the moment a riot broke out during the August 29, 1970 Chicano Moratorium.
Note: ‘Editors notes 16-year-old Maria Pacheco went to Laguna park to hear speakers on the Chicano moratorium. The following narrative is her view of what happened when the rally interrupted into a riot. The accounts is hers and should be viewed as only one of many conflicting stories offered as insight into the tragic event’.
Subject: Maria Pacheco, Chicana, East Los Angeles, Account, Chicano Moratorium, L.A Times, Journalism
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.J1
Related Item: ‘Letter to editor’
Location: East Los Angeles, CA
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 3
Type of Resource: Newspaper
Genre: Women, Chicana, Chicana Feminism, Journalism
Origin Info: El Chicano, 1974
Language: English
Physical Description: Newspaper
Abstract: Isabelle Navar, Ph.D discusses various cultural identities as it relates to gendered ideals.
Note: Article continues on to next page that has not been digitized.
Subject: Isabelle Navar, Journalism, Women Studies, Cultural Studies
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.J2
Related Item: N/A
Location: Unknown
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 4
Type of Resource: News Paper Clippings
Genre: Women, Chicana, Opinion
Origin Info: Unknown Newspaper Source
Language: English
Physical Description: Newspaper on white paper.
Abstract: ‘Angie’ Frias expresses her experience as a self-identified Chicana and her message to her community.
Note: 1990 (20 years after the Chicano Moratorium)
Subject: Angelia Frias, Chicana Chicano Moratorium, Boyle Heights, Letter, East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.J3
Related Item: ‘Eyewitness account of scene as riot breaks’ out at park’
Location: Boyle Heights, CA
Access Condition: Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 5
Type of Resource: Newspaper Article
Genre: Chicano Movement, Chicana, Journalism
Origin Info: Unknown newspaper
Language: Spanish
Physical Description: Newspaper clipping on paper
Abstract: Description of the Chicano movement.
Note: 1990
Subject: Chicana
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.J4
Related Item: N/A
Location: East Los Angeles
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 6
Type of Resource: Newspaper
Genre: Women, Careers,
Origin Info: City Times
Language: English
Physical Description: Newspaper clipping
Abstract: Ellen Ochoa visits the Eastside.
Note: N/A
Subject: Journalism, Community, Local News
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.J5
Related Item: N/A
Location: City Terrace
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 7
Type of Resource: Newspaper
Genre: Art, Journalism
Origin Info: City Times published Sunday, January 9, 1994
Language: English
Physical Description: Newspaper clipping.
Abstract: Summer Art Programs at Self-Help Graphics & Art.
Note: N/A
Subject: Art, art programs, Self-Help Graphics &Art
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.J6
Related Item: N/A
Location: East Los Angeles
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 8
Type of Resource: Magazine
Genre: Mixed Media
Origin Info: Self Help Graphics Galleria Vel
Language: English
Physical Description: Magazine
Abstract: Mother rights to her daughter.
Note: Cropped to capture only Defina’s piece.
Subject: Art, letter
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.A1
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.A2
Location: East Los Angeles/Boyle Heights
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 9
Type of Resource: Magazine
Genre: Art, Drawing
Origin Info: Self Help Graphics Galleria Vel
Language: English
Physical Description: Printed drawing
Abstract: N/A
Note: Cropped to capture only Lady Miss Martina
Subject: Art, Drawing,
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.A1
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.A2
Location: East Los Angeles/Boyle Heights
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 10
Type of Resource: Newspaper
Genre: Poetry
Origin Info: Vol .7 No.3 Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan Calif, State University. Northridge. El Popo Adelante
Language: English
Physical Description: Newspaper
Abstract: N/A
Note: Cropped to capture Castillo’s poetry.
Subject: Chicana, Mexicana
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.P1
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.P2
Location: Northridge, CA
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 11
Type of Resource: Magazine
Genre: Poetry
Origin Info: Vol .7 No.3 Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan Calif, State University. Northridge. El Popo Adelante
Language: English
Physical Description: Newspaper
Abstract: N/A
Note: Cropped to capture Castillo’s poetry.
Subject: Chicana, poetry
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.P2
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.P1, ChicanaWritersCollection.P3
Location: Northridge, CA
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 12
Type of Resource: Magazine
Genre: Poetry
Origin Info: Vol .7 No.3 Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan Calif, State University. Northridge. El Popo Adelante
Language: English
Physical Description: Newspaper
Abstract: N/A
Note: Cropped to capture Castillo’s poetry.
Subject: Women
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.P3
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.P1, ChicanaWritersCollection.P2
Location: Northridge, CA
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 13
Type of Resource: Newspaper
Genre: Women
Origin Info: Vol .7 No.3 Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan Calif, State University. Northridge. El Popo Adelante
Language: English
Physical Description: Newspaper
Abstract: Encuentro Femenil as an issue to discuss topics that vary from health, gender, race, sexism, and more.
Note: Cal State Northridge Publication
Subject: Women, health, Chicana Feminism, Activism
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.J7
Related Item: N/A
Location: Northridge, CA
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 14
Type of Resource: Book
Genre: Poetry
Origin Info: Conchas y Café Zine
Language: English
Physical Description: Book
Abstract: N/A
Note: Continues in ChicanaWritersCollection.P5
Subject: Poetry, Intergenerational relationships
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.P4
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.P5
Location: East Los Angeles
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 15
Type of Resource: Poetry
Genre: Poetry
Origin Info: Unknown
Language: English
Physical Description: Ink on paper
Abstract: N/A
Note: N/A
Subject: Poetry
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.P6
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.P7
Location: East Los Angeles
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 16
Type of Resource: Poetry
Genre: Poetry
Origin Info: East Los Angeles
Language: English
Physical Description: Poetry on paper.
Abstract: N/A
Note: N/A
Subject: Poetry
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.P7
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.P6
Location: East Los Angeles
Access Condition: Accessible under the ‘Chicano Movement’ file in located at Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles County Library
Slide 17
Type of Resource: Theatre program
Genre: Theatre, Chicana, Theatre Program, Boyle Heights
Origin Info: CASA0101 Theatre
Language: English
Physical Description: Program booklet
Abstract: Program for 10 ten-minute plays regarding the theme, ‘The Beat of Her Own Drum’. The production took place March 10 – April 2, 2023.
Note: Cover
Subject: CASA0101, Chicana, theatre, writers, producers
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.T1
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.T2, ChicanaWritersCollection.T3
Location: Boyle Heights
Access Condition: Not available
Slide 18
Title Information: Las Writers/Associate Producers
Name: Claudia Diaz, Rocio Diaz, Yvonne Garcia Zaher, Mariana Herrera, Beatriz Jamaica, Susanne Linares, Maria G. Martinez, Mari Mercado, Samantha Nieves, Cinnamon Rivera.
Type of Resource: Theatre program
Genre: Theatre, Chicana, Theatre Program, Boyle Heights
Origin Info: CASA0101 Theatre
Language: English
Physical Description: Program booklet
Abstract: List and biographies of Chicanas, Cholas, y Chisme 2023
Note: Page 13
Subject: CASA0101, Chicana, theatre, writers, producers
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.T2
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.T1, ChicanaWritersCollection.T3
Location: Boyle Heights
Access Condition: Not available
Slide 19
Name: Rose E. Rojas, Doreen Sanchez, Rosario Trujillo, Juanita Zavaleta, Lorena M. Ortega, Lindsey Haley, Claudia E. Duran.
Type of Resource: Theatre program
Genre: Theatre, Chicana, Theatre Program
Origin Info: CASA0101 Theatre
Language: English
Physical Description: Program booklet
Abstract: List and biographies of Chicanas, Cholas, y Chisme 2023
Note: Page 14
Subject: CASA0101, Chicana, Theatre, Writers, Producers, Boyle Heights
Classification: ChicanaWritersCollection.T3
Related Item: ChicanaWritersCollection.T1, ChicanaWritersCollection.T2
Location: Boyle Heights
Access Condition: Not available
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