Papers, 1935-2002 ; bulk: 1970-2001.

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Papers, 1935-2002 ; bulk: 1970-2001.

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The Petra Allende collection is a resource for research in grass-roots organizing, community activism, senior citizen life in New York City particularly in East Harlem and the development of East Harlem. The materials document organizations in which Allende was active, among them Community Board 11, Iris House, the Bonifacio Cora Texidor Housing Development Fund Corporation, the Institute for the Puerto Rican/ Hispanic Elderly, Inc., East Harlem Community Health Committee and the Gran Orden Fraternal de Odfelos Latinos. The bulk of the material is from 1970-2001. The materials document cultural and political organizations and contain correspondence, clippings, community newspapers, memorabilia, photographs and presentations. The folders are arranged alphabetically with items in chronological order.

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Centro de Estudios Puertorriquenos

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Powell, Adam Clayton, Jr., 1908-1972

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East Harlem Neighborhood Based Alliance.

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National Puerto Rican Coalition (U.S.)

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Bonifacio Cora Texidor Housing Development Fund Corp.

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Union Settlement East Harlem Coalition of Senior Centers.

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El Barrio Low and Moderate Income Rehabilitation Fund, Inc.

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Instituto Puertorriqueño/Hispano Para Personas Mayores.

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Harlem-East Harlem Model Cities.

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Fiesta Folklórica Puertorriqueña, Inc.

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Puerto Rican Community Development Project.

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Institute for the Puerto Rican/ Hispanic Elderly, Inc.

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Florence Nightingale Health Center.

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Health Action 2001.

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East Harlem Multi-Service Center Committee.

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Gonzalez, Juan

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Claude EE McKay Housing Association, Inc.

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Union Settlement East Harlem Coalition of Senior Centers Women of El Barrio.

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Reed, Philip Edward, 1959-

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Denis, Nelson A.

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Castaño, Javier.

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People for a New East Harlem.

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New York City Department for the Aging.

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East Harlem Commercial Development Plan.

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Asociación de Mujeres Puertorriqueñas.

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Massive Economic Neighborhood Development, Inc.

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Community Board 11.

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New York (State). Office for the Aging

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CURRENT FUNCTIONS. The New York State Office for the Aging is empowered to advise and assist the governor in developing policies designated to help meet the needs and to encourage the full participation of the aging in society; to coordinate state programs and services; to stimulate community interest in the problems of aging; to promote public awareness of resources available for the aging; to cooperate with and assist political subdivisions in development of local programs; and to...

New York City Health and Hospital Corporation (HHC)

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Iris House.

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Puerto Rican Association for Community Affairs, Inc.

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Gran Orden Fraternal de Odfelos Latinos.

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Project Linkage.

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Cabrera Drinane, Suleika.

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East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc.

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Ferrer, Fernando, 1950-

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Luciano, Felipe

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East Harlem Interagency Council for Older Persons, Inc.

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Allende, Petra.

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Petra Allende was an important community activist and an East Harlem resident for over 35 years. Often referred to as "La Alcaldesa del Barrio," (the Mayor of El Barrio) she was a well known advocate for senior citizens rights. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 29, 1920, Allende's own life experiences confronting the day to day hardships of the working poor as a single mother transformed her into an advocate for change. She became an ardent community activist, organizing English classes, opp...

East Harlem Community Health Committee, Inc.

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Puerto Rican Leadership Alliance, Inc.

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