Title: Roberto Hernandez Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1964-1994

Creator:

• Hernandez, Roberto, 1944-1994

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 274

Quantity: .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Papers of Roberto Hernandez, a prominent Latino leader in Milwaukee who helped establish the Spanish Speaking Outreach Institute (SSOI) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1970. Collection consists of photographs, articles, and other materials relating to his personal life and advocacy work.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0274

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Roberto Hernandez was a prominent Latino leader in Milwaukee in the 1970s. He was one of the first Latinos to enroll at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the 1960s, and he became a leading advocate for the creation of the Spanish Speaking Outreach Institute (SSOI) in 1970. He also worked with the State of Wisconsin, assisting with the creation of the State's first Migrant Worker's Act. Hernandez also worked in Minnesota and Texas, focusing on youth and community advocacy. He died in 1994 at the age of 50.

The collection contains photographs, articles, and other materials relating to Roberto Hernandez's work in Milwaukee, Minnesota, and Texas. The photographs depict family gatherings and community events that Hernandez helped to organize. The articles were written by Hernandez, addressing important issues in the Latino community, such as the negative ramifications of the adoption of English as a national language and the importance of foster care in the community.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• Juan Alvarez Cuauhtémoc Photographic Collection of El Movimiento in Milwaukee's Latino Community. UWM Manuscript Collection 222.

• UW-Milwaukee Spanish Speaking Outreach Institute. UWM Archival Collection 116 .

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

The Roberto Hernandez Center donated the collection to the Archives in July 2008 (accession 2008-008).

Processing Information

Sarah Ethier (supervised by Christel Maass) processed the collection in November 2008.

Box   1 Folder   1	50th Birthday, 1994
Box   1 Folder   2	Certificates, 1985-1994
Box   1 Folder   3	Foster Homes Article, undated
Box   1 Folder   4	In Memory Card, 1994
Box   1 Folder   5	Letter of Appreciation, 1994
Box   1 Folder   6	Military Discharge, 1967-1970
Box   1 Folder   7	National Language Article, undated
Box   1 Folder   8	Obituary, 1994
Box   1 Folder   9	Photographs, 1964-1994