Papers, 1946-1993 (bulk 1968-1993).

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Papers, 1946-1993 (bulk 1968-1993).

The Irene Blea Papers contain manuscripts, correspondence, reports, articles, classroom materials, legal documents and subject files arranged in six series. The material documents Blea's activist role in Chicano and women's issues, as well as her career as a writer and educator. Minority Issues and Community Involvement, is the largest series in the collection and consists of reports, articles, and notes relating to minority issues and community involvement closely connected to Irene Blea such as materials from the National Association for Chicano Studies. Some materials are in Spanish. Education and Classroom Materials, consists of specific material related to minority education and course material used by Irene Blea. Correspondence, consists of letters and announcements between Irene Blea and others relating to her professional career. Affirmative Action and Discrimination, is the smallest series in the collection and contains first-hand information on gender discrimination in academia. Scholarly Publications and Creative Works, contains several book manuscripts and poetry written by Blea. Miscelleanous, includes some biographical information, records of travel in Mexico, and a few subject files. Oversize, contains a few Chicano themed posters and an advertisement.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7674809

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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National Association of Chicano Studies (U.S.)

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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 poe...