Tag Archives: Latino/as

Braceros Program Photographs Exhibit

Posted on September 14, 2012 by fernandn

Braceros Collection Exhibit In honor of Latino/a Heritage Month, the Oregon Multicultural Archives presents “The Braceros Collection” a photographic exhibit documenting the Bracero Program in Oregon. In 1942 the United States government signed a labor agreement with Mexico that allowed its … Continue reading →

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Minorities in the Barometer, the 1970s

Posted on June 20, 2012 by fernandn

Barometer Reel, 1977 and various 1970s articles Throughout the year many students researching minority groups and multicultural issues on campus ask for assistance locating appropriate resouces. One of the resouces we always suggest is OSU’s student newspaper, The Daily Barometer. The Barometer is … Continue reading →

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Addition to the Annabelle Jaramillo Papers

Posted on May 23, 2012 by fernandn

2 Box Addition to the MSS Annabelle Jaramillo Papers MSS Annabelle Jaramillo Papers Accession Number: 2012:037 [1.8 cubic feet / 2 boxes] Additional Materials Dates: 2000-2012 Annabelle Jaramillo was recently featured as part of the Women of the OMA display and … Continue reading →

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Centro Cultural César Chávez, A History of the Precursors to the 4Cs, the 1970s

Posted on May 4, 2012 by fernandn

As part of the Centro Cultural César Chávez (CCCC or the 4Cs) tribute month this past April, the OMA gave a presentation on the history of the 4Cs, specifically the 1970s, the years before the official creation of the Centro. … Continue reading →

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The OMA at NWA 2012

Posted on May 2, 2012 by fernandn

The OMA attended the Northwest Archivists Conference 2012 this past weekend! This year the conference took place in Salem, Oregon and it was a joint meeting with the Oregon Heritage Commission. It was a great turn-out; there were at least … Continue reading →

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Women of the Oregon Multicultural Archives Display

Posted on March 9, 2012 by fernandn

Women of the OMA Display, 2012 In honor of Women’s History Month, the Oregon Multicultural Archives is celebrating by recognizing eight incredible women of African-American, Asian-American, Latino/a, and Native American heritage:              Annette Green          Jean Moule                         Ruth Nomura-Tanbara        Hazel … Continue reading →

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“Educational Opportunities Program: History Through Action” Lecture

Posted on January 20, 2012 by fernandn

Who decides what is university policy? Who decides what you can say, wear, listen to on campus? Who decides what is discrimination? Where is the student voice in the answers to these questions? These were the questions that the Educational … Continue reading →

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Save Ethnic Studies! New DVD available at the Library

Posted on November 2, 2011 by fernandn

Cover of “Precious Knowledge” DVD On October 18th dozens of OSU community members gathered to view the documentary “Precious Knowledge: Arizona’s battle over Ethnic Studies” and the filmmaker Eren Isabel McGinnis and special guest Curtis Acosta answered audience questions after … Continue reading →

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Mexican American Activism in Oregon Panel Discussion

Posted on October 1, 2011 by fernandn

The OSU Press just recently published the book Sonny Montes and Mexican American Activism by U of O History professor Glenn Anthony May “On one level a biography of Oregon’s leading Mexican American activist, the book also tells the broader … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Latino/a Heritage Month!

Posted on September 4, 2011 by fernandn

Although Latino/a Heritage Month does not officially begin until the 15th of September, we are celebrating a bit early this year by physically and digitally sharing archival material related to OSU’s Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) and the Centro Cultural César … Continue reading →

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