Lara, Severita, 1952-

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Lara, Severita, 1952-

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Born February 6, 1952, Ms. Lara was a leader of the 1969 student walkout of the Crystal City, Texas, schools. She was the first Mexican American woman to be elected County Judge in Texas in 1986, only to lose the position in an election contest. In 1992, Ms. Lara was elected to the City Council of Crystal City, and was later elected mayor by the council members.

From the description of Oral history interview with Severita Lara, 1996 [videorecording]. (University of Texas at Arlington). WorldCat record id: 50484439

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https://viaf.org/viaf/24005788

https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n2005030342

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Campaign funds

Mexican American mayors

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Mexican American students

Race discrimination

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Texas

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Texas--Crystal City

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Crystal City (Tex.)

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