Blea, Irene I. (Irene Isabel)

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Irene Isabel Blea, sociologist and writer, was born on June 24th, 1946. A native of New Mexico, Blea received her degrees in Colorado. She has held many positions including director of Chicano Studies at Metropolitan State College and the University of New Mexico, as well as Director of the Mexican Institute in Oaxaca and Vera Cruz, Mexico. Her most recent academic appointment was at California State University in Los Angeles. Blea is also a renowned author and poet. Through her writings and poetry, she has advocated for minority rights, feminist ideas, and equality. Her poetry and writings strive to give hope to the oppressed and a voice to the powerless. As an advocate for minority rights, Blea works through professional organizations such as the National Association for Chicano Studies and the Western Social Science Association. Additionally, she is a consultant on issues of multiculturalism, education, and discrimination based on race and gender.

From the description of Papers, 1946-1993 (bulk 1968-1993). (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 54023347

Poet and sociologist. Born ca. 1946 in Colfax County, northern New Mexico; moved to Pueblo, Colorado, as a child. Received Ph.D. from University of Minnesota (1981). Active in National Association for Chicano Studies, serving as an officer and regional representative.

From the guide to the Irene Blea Papers BENSON-MS BLEA, IRENE. 23597746., 1977-, (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Poet and sociologist.

Born ca. 1946 in Colfax County, northern New Mexico; moved to Pueblo, Colorado, as a child. Received Ph. D. from University of Minnesota (1981). Active in National Association for Chicano Studies, serving as an officer and regional representative.

From the description of Irene I. Blea papers, 1977- (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23597746

Irene Blea. Part of the Irene I. Blea Pictorial Collection PICT 000-720.

Irene Isabel Blea, sociologist and writer, was born on June 24th, 1946. A native of New Mexico, Blea was educated in the Pueblo, Colorado district schools. She attended college in Colorado, becoming active in the Chicano Movement. She earned several degrees including an A.A. from the University of Southern Colorado in the field of mental health, and a B.A. in Sociology. Her studies carried her to the University of Colorado, Boulder, were she earned her Ph.D. She has held many positions including Director of Chicano Studies at Metropolitan State College and the University of New Mexico, as well as Director of the Mexican Institute in Oaxaca and Vera Cruz, Mexico. Her most recent academic appointment was at California State University in Los Angeles.

In addition to her impressive educational background Blea is a renowned author and poet. Through her writings and poetry, she has advocated for minority rights, feminist ideas, and equality. Her poetry and writings strive to give hope to the oppressed and a voice to the powerless. As an advocate for minority rights, Blea works through professional organizations such as the National Association for Chicano Studies and the Western Social Science Association. Additionally, she is a consultant on issues of multiculturalism, education, and discrimination based on race and gender.

From the guide to the Irene I. Blea Papers, 1946-2004 (bulk 1968-1993), (University of New Mexico. Center for Southwest Research.)

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creatorOf Blea, Irene I. (Irene Isabel). Irene I. Blea papers, 1977- University of Texas Libraries
referencedIn National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS) Records BENSON-MS NACS. 24158634., 1974- Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf National Association for Chicano Studies. National Association for Chicano Studies records, 1974-[ongoing]. University of Texas Libraries
creatorOf Blea, Irene I. (Irene Isabel). Papers, 1946-1993 (bulk 1968-1993). University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Irene I. Blea Papers, 1946-2004 (bulk 1968-1993) The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
referencedIn University of New Mexico. Oral History Projects and Video Recordings Collection, 1984-2006, 1995-1998 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
referencedIn University of New Mexico. Oral History Program. University of New Mexico Oral History Projects collection 1984-1998. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Irene Blea Papers BENSON-MS BLEA, IRENE. 23597746., 1977- Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
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Mexican American college students
Mexican Americans
Mexican Americans
Mexican Americans
Mexican American women
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