Mujeres Latinas en Acción Records 1975-2006 (bulk 1986-1998).

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Mujeres Latinas en Acción Records 1975-2006 (bulk 1986-1998).

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The records include narratives and papers written about MLEA, newsletters, flyers, press releases, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia. The collection consists primarily of operational files, including meeting minutes, memos, and reports. Included are also documents related to outside organizations.

12.33 linear feet (22 boxes and 4 cartons)

DePaul University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7963837

DePaul University Library

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DePaul University. Special Collections and Archives.

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Mujeres Latinas en Acción.

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Mujeres Latinas en Accion is the first social services organization in Chicago devoted to improving the lives of Latina women. In 1973 at a statewide conference, a group of Chicago women decided to form an organization designed specifically for Latinas. They incorporated as "Latina Women in Action" in 1975; changing to "Mujeres Latinas en Accion (MLEA)" in 1995. The main objective of MLEA is to provide social services to the Latina women in Pilsen; this is achieved through advocacy, education, t...