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Rosalio Munoz Papers 1900-2015CSRC.0093CSRC.93 http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c83j3kdh No online items Finding Aid for the Rosalio Munoz Papers 1900-2015CSRC.0093CSRC.93 Doug Johnson. Chicano Studies Research Center Library 2018. 144 Haines Hall Box 951544 Los Angeles, California 90095-1544 [email protected] URL: http://chicano.ucla.edu Finding Aid for the Rosalio Munoz CSRC.93 1 Papers 1900-2015CSRC.0093CSRC.93 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: Chicano Studies Research Center Library Title: Rosalio Munoz Papers Creator: Munoz, Rosalio, 1946- Identifier/Call Number: CSRC.93 Physical Description: 15.6 linear feet(9 record storage cartons; 1 document box; 3 flat boxes; 3 oversize flat boxes; 1 ledger box) Date (inclusive): 1900-2015 Abstract: This collection consists of papers created and collected by Rosalio Munoz regarding his involvement in the Chicano Movement and related organizations from the late 1960s to the 2010s. It also has material on his family, particularly his father, Rosalio F. Munoz. The collection includes flyers, newsletters, correspondence, writings, ephemera, and photographs. Language of Material: Materials are in English and Spanish. COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library and Archive for paging information. Conditions Governing Access Open for research. Immediate Source of Acquisition Gift of Rosalio Munoz, beginning in 2014. Arrangement The collection is arranged in the following series: Series 1. Chicano Movimiento Research Center records Series 2. Subject files Series 3. Immigration Series 4. Metropolitan Transit Authority Series 5. Chicano Moratorium Series 6. Writings by Rosalio Munoz Series 7. Personal files Series 8. Ruben Salazar materials The files are in the order prescribed by the donor. Most file titles are provided by the donor. Biographical / Historical Rosalio Urias Munoz is a Los Angeles-based progressive social justice and peace activist, organizer, and writer/journalist. He was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on June 29, 1946 and moved with his family to Los Angeles a year later. His father, Rosalio F. Munoz, was born in Mexico, immigrating to the United States at five years of age. His mother, Maria, was from third and fifth generation immigrant families with earlier relatives migrating to the Tucson, Arizona area in the late 19th century. Both parents worked their way through college in the 1930s and met as teachers in Arizona. His father went on to get a Masters in Education at Arizona State Teachers College (now Arizona State University), an MSW at USC, and a PhD in Education from USC. He was among the highest ranking Mexican American administrators in the Los Angeles school district when he retired. Rosalio Jr. graduated from UCLA in 1969 with a BA in History. He began his activism at UCLA when he became a leader in the student power/academic reform movement, helping found the student-led Experimental College and helping to edit the first student-published professor evaluation book. He became an early member of the United Mexican American Students, helping establish affirmative action programs. He was elected Educational Policy Commissioner of the undergraduate student body 1967-1968, and student body president 1968-1969. After graduation, Rosalio publicly refused induction into the armed forces during the Vietnam War on September 16, 1969 (Mexican Independence Day) and became a national leader and spokesman for the Chicano anti-Vietnam War movement and pro-social justice mass demonstration known as the Chicano Moratorium. In 1972, he was acquitted in federal court of charges of draft evasion. From 1972-1980, Munoz worked for the Center of Metropolitan Mission In-service Training (COMMIT), an ecumenical social action center. Centered in the East/Northest Los Angeles areas, he organized grassroots organizations and activities on issues of peace, police brutality, jobs, labor and civil rights, immigrant rights, and other issues. In 1978, he ran for a seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, building a constituency for progressive issues, immigrant rights, Chicano empowerment and Finding Aid for the Rosalio Munoz CSRC.93 2 Papers 1900-2015CSRC.0093CSRC.93 other issues. From 1980 to 1992, Munoz was a reporter for the People's World newspaper and an activist in the Communist Party USA. After September 11, 2001 Munoz became more active politically, particularly online, writing and blogging on contemporary issues, as well as on the developmental history of the Chicano Movement into the 21st century. In 2004, he renewed leadership responsibilities in the CPUSA becoming a Southern California organizer and again writing for the People's World. He also led in the formation of the online group, Latinos for Peace. Since 2008, Munoz has been semiretired and devoting more time to organizing online and physical exhibitions regarding Chicano progressive history. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Rosalio Munoz Papers, 93, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles. Processing Information Processed by Angel Diaz, February 2014. Material removed, added, and extensively rearranged by donor. Arranged and rehoused by Zaira Bernal following the donor's guidelines, 2017. Reprocessed by Doug Johnson, May 2018. Related Materials Ricardo Munoz Papers, Collection 64, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center. Scope and Contents This collection consists of papers created and collected by Rosalio Munoz regarding his involvement in the Chicano Movement and related organizations from the late 1960s to the 2010s. In particular, it focuses on his involvement in the anti-Vietnam War movement known as the Chicano Moratorium. It also includes material on the East L.A. Walkouts, immigration, health care, Los Angeles politics, and the Metropolitan Transit Auhority. There is also a great deal of research material on Ruben Salazar. Material on Munoz's family has a particular focus on his father, Rosalio F. Munoz. The collection includes flyers, newsletters, correspondence, ephemera, publications, and photographs. There is a significant amount of Munoz's writings, much of which was done for organs of the Communist Party USA. A great deal of the material consists of photocopies. Significant original documents have been noted as such. Conditions Governing Use These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials. Subjects and Indexing Terms Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest movements Vietnam Moratorium, 1969 Chicano movement Emigration and immigration Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority Salazar, Ruben, 1928-1970 Munoz, Rosalio F. Communist parties Munoz, Rosalio, 1946- Series 1. Chicano Movimiento Research Center records 2002-2013 Scope and Contents This series includes material on an educational resource envisioned by Rosalio Munoz and others. Box 1, Folders 1-2 Founding 2009-2012 Box 1, Folders 3-4 Articles of incorporation undated Scope and Contents Also includes articles of incorporation for United Community Efforts, Inc. (1974) for use as a model. Finding Aid for the Rosalio Munoz CSRC.93 3 Papers 1900-2015CSRC.0093CSRC.93 Series 1. Chicano Movimiento Research Center records 2002-2013 Box 1, Folder 5 Captions undated Scope and Contents Photograph captions from exhibits. Box 1, Folder 6 Pamphlets and flyers 2009-2012 Scope and Contents Promotional material for various exhibits; includes material on the Chicano Moratorium 40th Anniversary Commemoration Committee.. Box 1, Folder 7 Financial 2002-2013 Box 1, Folder 8 Image inventory 2012 Scope and Contents Printout of spreadsheet. Box 1, Folder 9 National Chicano Moratorium - 40th Anniversary - San Fernando Committee 2010 Scope and Contents Meeting agendas and minutes. Box 1, Folder 10 Catolicos por La Raza - photographs undated Box 1, Folder 11 Community Service Organizations - images circa 1952 Box 9, Folder 27 Miscellaneous circa 2009 Series 2. Subject files 1938-2014 Scope and Contents This series includes material on a wide range of topics, including health care, Los Angeles politics, and Rosalio F. Munoz. Box 1, Folder 12 Churches 1966-2013 Scope and Contents Pamphlets and programs from various churches; material on memorial services for Reverend Canon John B. Luce. Box 1, Folder 13 California Association of Educators of Mexican Descent 1966-1975 Scope and Contents Programs, flyers, newsletters, handwritten transcriptions of newspaper stories. Box 1, Folder 14 Association of Mexican American Educators 1966-2012 Scope and Contents Includes newsletters. Box 1, Health care 2009-2013 Folders 15-16 Scope and Contents Material on One LA-IAF, the Food Trust, and Latinos for Health Care Reform. Box 2, Folder 1 Housing issues in Los Angeles 1976-2013 Scope and Contents Includes clippings. Box 2, Folder 2 Los Angeles city officials 2011-2013 Box 2, Folder 3 Measure R circa 2009 Language of Material: English and Spanish. Finding Aid for the Rosalio Munoz CSRC.93 4 Papers 1900-2015CSRC.0093CSRC.93 Series 2. Subject files 1938-2014 Box 2, Folder 4 Los Angeles politics 1962-2013 Scope and Contents Includes: campaign materials from various elections; clippings. Box
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