Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlán (MEChA) records

Summary Information

Title: Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlán (MEChA) records
Inclusive Dates: 1970-2009

Creator:
  • Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlán (University of Wisconsin--Madison).
Unique Identifier: uac45

Quantity: Collection materials include newspaper clippings, fliers, and papers.
  • 5.13 cubic feet
  • 4 record cartons

Repository:
University of Wisconsin-Madison. University Archives and Records Management


Abstract:
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlán, or MEChA, is a national organization that seeks to promote Chicanx unity and empowerment through political action. This collection documents MEChA activity at the University of Wisconsin—Madison from the 1970s through 2000s, and includes fliers for events and demonstrations; MEChA conference and organizational materials; information related to discrimination and racism on campus; and information related to Chicano/a Studies departments and efforts, both locally and nationally.

Language: Collection materials are primarily in English, with some materials in Spanish.

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-ua-uac45
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