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Julian Nava Collection http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8tf03jv No online items Guide to the Julian Nava Collection Special Collections & Archives University Library California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8326 URL: https://library.csun.edu/SCA Contact: https://library.csun.edu/SCA/Contact © Copyright 2020 Special Collections & Archives. All rights reserved. Guide to the Julian Nava URB.JNC 1 Collection Contributing Institution: Special Collections & Archives Title: Julian Nava Collection Creator: Nava, Julian, 1927- Identifier/Call Number: URB.JNC Extent: 40.02 linear feet Date (inclusive): 1804-1993 Abstract: Julian Nava was born and raised in East Los Angeles, was one of the first Mexican-American graduates of Pomona College, and one the first Mexican-American doctoral students at Harvard University. He had a distinguished career as a professor of history at California State University, Northridge, served as a member of the Los Angeles Board of Education, and as United States Ambassador to Mexico from 1980 to 1981. Nava's collection documents his wide personal and professional interests in education, Mexican American affairs, Latin American history and Chicano politics. Language of Material: English,Spanish; Castilian Biographical Information: Julian Nava was born and raised in East Los Angeles, was one of the first Mexican-American graduates of Pomona College, and one the first Mexican-American doctoral students at Harvard University. He had a distinguished career as a professor of history at California State University, Northridge, was a member of the Los Angeles Board of Education, and United States Ambassador to Mexico from 1980 to 1981. After attending local schools, Nava volunteered for the US Navy Air Corps during World War II, and was accepted as a pilot candidate. While he was completing his training, the war ended, and Nava did not have an opportunity to become an active participant. After leaving the Navy, Nava returned to Los Angeles and eventually entered East Los Angeles Junior College under the G.I. Bill. Later, he attended Pomona College, earning a Bachelor's degree. He entered Harvard University in 1951, and received a PhD in history in 1955 after completing his doctoral research in Venezuela. The following fall, Nava traveled to Puerto Rico to teach at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan. In 1957, Nava was hired to teach at the newly established branch of Los Angeles State College in Northridge, San Fernando Valley State College (later re-named California State University, Northridge), where he met his wife, Pat Lucas. He traveled extensively during this time to numerous foreign countries. In 1967, Nava was the first Mexican American elected to the Los Angeles Board of Education. Nava served in this position while he continued his full-time teaching schedule at CSUN for twelve years. He presided over issues concerning the East Los Angeles Chicano Student Walkouts of 1968, the introduction of bilingual education to Los Angeles schools, and school integration. He served as the Board's president twice. On April 3, 1980 Nava became the first Mexican-American U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. He presented his credentials to the Mexican President, José Lopez Portillo, at a grand ceremony at the Palacio Presidencial in Mexico City. Nava left the embassy on April 3, 1981. Back in California, Nava resumed teaching at CSUN. With the increase of "free time" he gained, Nava journeyed to Cuba to produce a documentary film. He visited China in 1993 with members of the Latin Business Association who were attempting to organize trading relations with Chinese businesspeople. A year later, Nava returned to China to film another documentary on the daily life of five families. Additionally, he managed the Los Angeles Music and Arts School in East Los Angeles. In 1993, Nava decided to run for mayor of Los Angeles in an election that was ultimately won by Richard Riordan. Nava is the author of many articles and books, including some titles written for children. These include Mexican Americans: Past, Present, and Future (1969), Mexican Americans: A Brief Look at Their History (1970), Viva la Raza: Readings on Mexican Americans (1973), California: Five Centuries of Cultural Contrasts (1976, with Bob Barger), and Julian Nava: My Mexican-American Journey (2002). He has received an honorary doctoral degree from Pomona College, as well as from Whittier College. Nava is an emeritus faculty member of the History Department at CSUN. Scope and Contents The Julian Nava Collection documents Nava's wide personal and professional interests in education, Mexican American affairs, Latin American history and Chicano politics. The majority of the collection consists of conference papers, correspondence, court transcripts, fact sheets, minutes, newspaper clippings, press releases, reports, and rosters. The collection also contains appointment books, articles and pamphlets authored by Nava, bibliographies, materials from his Board of Education campaign, contractual agreements, magazines and newspapers, pamphlets, plaques, and royalty statements. The collection is divided into two main series: Personal Papers (1804-1993) and Ambassadorial Papers (1943-1990). Series I, Personal Papers, is divided into ten subseries. Board of Education (1965-1979) contains campaign statements, election statistics, endorsement letters and lists, expenditures, and rosters of contributions. Material on Nava's maps, minutes, news clippings, opponents and press releases, reports and speeches, and surveys are included. Educational Guide to the Julian Nava URB.JNC 2 Collection Issues (1913, 1958-1979) contains information collected by Nava on educational matters including Bicultural/Bilingual Education, the Chicana/o Studies Program, and educational textbooks. Ancient Mediterranean Research Association (AMRA) (1965-1979) consists of administrative papers, correspondence, publicity, and other materials related to AMRA. Many of these papers are from a lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles against Nava and Maxine Asher for money lost by investing in the AMRA project. Subject Files (1880-1980) consists of printed materials of personal and professional interest collected by Nava. The series includes biographies of Mexican-Americans, by-laws, conference papers, correspondence, court transcripts, fact sheets, minutes, newspaper clippings and newsletters, press releases, reports and surveys. Writings (1953-1992) contains typescripts and completed articles by Nava. This includes book reviews, academic articles for peer reviewed journals, newspaper columns, conference papers, and speeches. Academic Materials (1953-1979) consists of items that are representative of Nava's academic projects such as bibliographies, memoranda, and notes. Personal (1945-1993) contains personal items of Nava, including correspondence, datebooks, personnel files from CSUN, and royalty statements. Academic Journals and Monographs (1948-1979) includes bound booklets, journals, magazines, newsletters, miscellaneous papers, reports, and pamphlets. Newspapers (1964-1977) consists of newspaper collections housed in oversized boxes. Also included in this series are some of the accompanying pieces of correspondence that arrived with the first issues of some of the newspapers. Non-Manuscript Material (1804-1979) consists of 492 photographs, plaques awarded to Nava, and audio/video materials. Series II, Ambassadorial Papers, is divided into five subseries. Correspondence (1943-1983) is further divided into Correspondence Received (1974-1983) and Correspondence Sent (1943-1983), and includes letters from such figures as President Jimmy Carter, Alexander Haig, Governors of Mexico, and Presidents of U.S. Corporations, as well as correspondence with the American Consul in Tijuana, the American Embassy in Tokyo, and the League of United Latin American Citizens. Subject Files (1970-1989) includes annual reports, booklets, brochures, memos, organizational meeting agendas and minutes, newsletters, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, programs, and speeches. Personal Files (1819, 1954-1990) includes such documents as appointment announcements, a biography on Nava, congratulatory letters and family correspondence, daily calendar, letter notes, policy guidelines, presidential documents, and travel information and schedules. Patricia Nava (1979-1981) is strictly related to Julian Nava's wife Patricia Nava. This subseries mainly contains correspondence, invitations and schedules, and newspaper clippings. The files are arranged in alphabetical order. Non-Manuscript Materials (1970-1989) consists of one photo album, one oversize box of 2,385 photographs, one flat file folder, and one audio/visual box. Arrangement of Materials: Series I: Personal Papers, 1804-1993 Subseries A: Board of Education, 1959-1979 Subseries B: Educational Issues, 1913, 1958-1979 Subseries C: Ancient Mediterranean Research Association (AMRA), 1965-1979 Subseries D: Subject Files, 1880-1980 Subseries E: Writings, 1953-1992 Subseries F: Academic Materials, 1953-1979 Subseries G: Personal, 1945-1993 Subseries H: Academic Journals and Monographs, 1948-1979 Subseries I: Newspapers, 1964-1977 Subseries J: Non-Manuscript Material, 1804-1979 Series II: Ambassadorial Papers, 1819, 1943-1990 Subseries A: Correspondence, 1943-1983 Subseries 1: Correspondence Received 1974-1983 Subseries 2: Correspondence Sent, 1943-1983 Subseries B: Subject Files, 1970-1989 Subseries C: Personal Files,
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