MEChA Mujeres records , undated

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano Aztlan (University of Oregon)
Title
MEChA Mujeres records
Dates
undated
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
UA 080
Summary
MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano Aztlan), a University of Oregon student union began as a part of the Chicano Student Union in 1964. The group took its current title in 1969. Mujeres is a program within MEChA that began in 1995 and is focused on Chicanas and other women of color. The collection contains an informational pamphlet.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
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Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

MEChA, a University of Oregon student union originated with another organization in 1964, known as the Chicano Student Union. The union took the name MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano Aztlan) in 1969. There are about 300 MEChA Chapters in existence nationwide. MEChA has four specific programs: Ganas, La Jotera, Mujeres and Raza Unida Youth Conference.

The Mujeres program began in 1995 to aid empowerment of Chicanas within MEChA and women of color in other women’s groups.

Source: MEChA website, http://pages.uoregon.edu/mecha/?page_id=8 (accessed on October 25, 2011).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains one informational pamphlet describing the MEChA program Mujeres.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Clubs--Oregon--Eugene
  • College students--Oregon--Eugene
  • Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
  • Hispanic American women college students--Political activity--Oregon--Eugene
  • Mexican American college students--Political activity--Oregon--Eugene
  • Mexican American women--Education (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
  • Minority women--Education (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
  • Student movements--Oregon--Eugene
  • Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene

Corporate Names

  • Mujeres (Program)
  • University of Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • Pamphlets