Albert A. Peña papers, 1952-1977.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Albert A. Peña papers, 1952-1977.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39976026

These materials document the interests and involvement of self-proclaimed "Chicano activist" Judge Albert Peña in San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. and national politics. The bulk of the papers cover the period when Judge Peña was a Bexar County Commissioner (1956-1972). Issues represented in the collection include Mexican American civil rights, discrimination, poverty, hunger and education. Also included are materials from many of the organizations in which Judge Peña was active.

About 14,500 items (19.5 linear feet)

University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library (JPL)

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7418325

University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library (JPL)

Related Entities

There are 4 Entities related to this resource.

Mexican American Unity Council (San Antonio, Tex.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6rv5mq1 (corporateBody)

Alamo Area Council of Governments

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fj7fr8 (corporateBody)

The Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC) was organized in 1973 by interlocal agreement among Texas' 24 regional councils of governments. The statewide association assists the regional councils in strengthening their capabilities to serve their local government members; provides a forum for the regular exchange of information and ideas; educates other government entities, public and private organziations, and the general public about the services and functions of regional councils; and r...

Southwest Council of La Raza

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mw7f1v (corporateBody)

Peña, Albert.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w61846rr (person)

The Honorable Albert A. Peña was born on the west side of San Antonio, TX on December 15, 1917. He became the first Mexican American elected to the Bexar County Commission in 1956, and represented Precinct 1 for sixteen years. In 1977 he was appointed Municipal Court Judge by the San Antonio City Council and served as presiding Judge over the Municipal Court from 1982 until his retirement 1992. A self-proclaimed Chicano Activist, Judge Peña has been actively involved in a wide range of liberal...