Muñiz, Ramsey, 1942-

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Lawyer and gubernatorial candidate for the Texas Raza Unida Party. Ramiro "Ramsey" Muñiz was born on December 13, 1942, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Attended Baylor University where he received B.A. and LL.D. degrees. Worked as director of the Urban Community Development Corporation in Waco. Ran for governor of Texas on the Raza Unida Party ticket in 1972 and 1974. Was practicing law in Corpus Christi in 1976 when he was arrested on drug charges. Albina (Abbie) Pina, a native of McAllen, Texas, was married to Ramsey Muñiz from 1966 to 1980. Educator and administrator of bilingual education programs, she earned a B.A. from Texas A & I University and M.Ed. from Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio. She was active in Ramsey Muñiz' campaigns.

From the guide to the Ramsey and Albina Muñiz Papers 24005956., 1971-1977, (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Lawyer and gubernatorial candidate for Texas Raza Unida Party.

Born Dec. 13, 1942, in Corpus Christi, Texas; also known as Ramiro Muñiz. Attended Baylor Univ. where he received B.A. and LL. D. degrees. Worked as director of the Urban Community Development Corp. in Waco. Ran for governor of Texas on the Raza Unida Party ticket in 1972 and 1974. Was practicing law in Corpus Christi in 1976 when he was arrested on drug charges. Albina (Abbie) Piña, a native of McAllen, Texas, was married to Ramsey Muñiz from 1966 to 1980. Educator and administrator of bilingual education programs, she earned a B.A. from Texas A. & I. Univ. and M. Ed. from Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio. She was active in Ramsey Muñiz' campaigns.

From the description of Ramsey and Albina Piña Muñiz papers, 1971-1977. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 24005956

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creatorOf Ramsey and Albina Muñiz Papers 24005956., 1971-1977 Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
referencedIn Raza Unida Party Collection 24005920., 1969-1979 Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Muñiz, Ramsey, 1942-. Ramsey and Albina Piña Muñiz papers, 1971-1977. University of Texas Libraries
referencedIn Cotera, Martha. Martha Cotera papers, 1964- University of Texas Libraries
referencedIn Martha Cotera Papers BENSON-MS COTERA, MARTHA. 24005941., 1964- Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
referencedIn Raza Unida Party (Tex.). Raza Unida Party collection, 1969-1979. University of Texas Libraries
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Birth 1942

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