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Ralph Arriola Papers http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8bv7n16 No online items Finding Aid for the Ralph Arriola Papers 1963-2010 Processed by Angel Diaz. UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center 144 Haines Hall Box 951544 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544 Phone: (310) 206-6052 Fax: (310) 206-1784 URL: http://www.chicano.ucla.edu/ ©2015 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Finding Aid for the Ralph Arriola 145 1 Papers 1963-2010 Descriptive Summary Title: Ralph Arriola Papers, Date (inclusive): 1963-2010 Collection number: 145 Creator: Arriola, Ralph Extent: 2 linear feet Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Los Angeles, California 90095-1490 Abstract: This collection consists of Ralph Arriola's collection of photographs, clippings, ephemera, and books. The predominant subject of the material is the Chicano Moratorium that occurred on August 29, 1970. Other subjects include Ruben Salazer, Robert F. Kennedy, Cesar E. Chavez, United Farm Workers, United Auto and Workers. The collection also includes some rare small press Chicano and Latino themed newspapers mainly published between the late 1960s through the mid 1970s, including La Raza, El Malcriado, and El Travieso. Physical location: COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library for paging information. Language of Material: Collection materials in Collection materials in English, Spanish Access COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library for paging information. Publication Rights Copyright has not been assigned to the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center. All requests for permission to publish must be submitted in writing to the Chicano Studies Research Center Library and Archive. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright holder, which must also be obtained. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Ralph Arriola Papers, 145, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles. Acquisition Information Collection was donated to the Chicano Studies Research Center by Ralph Arriola in 2013. Deed on file at the CSRC Archives office. Processing History Processed by Angel Diaz, November 2013 Processed by Angel Diaz, November 2013. Biographical Note Ralph Arriola was born in Camarillo, California. After completing his high school education, he then went on and completed two years at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, majoring in Tool Design and Die Making. He also studied education at Los Angeles Valley College. Throughout Arriola's life and career, he has been involved with the United Auto Workers International Union, the California State Legislature, as well as local politics addressing Latino issues such as education, youth programs, and voter education. In 1968, Arriola became an International Representative for the United Auto Workers and represented the union in nine western states. In 1970, he became the Chief of Staff for State Assemblyman Jim Keysor. In 1979, Arriola became the Executive Director of the Latin American Civic Association, where he expanded its daily student population from 700 to 1,600 students during his fourteen year tenure, serving over 18,000 preschool children. He also developed fifty units of low income housing on Blyth Street in Panorama City. He served in this position until 1993. Arriola is the Former Director of Community and Government Relations (1996-2004) at Options for Youth, an independent study charter school program. Options for Youth has twenty charter schools and serves over 30,000 students. Scope and Content This collection consists of Ralph Arriola's collection of photographs, clippings, ephemera, and books. The predominant subject of the material is the Chicano Moratorium that occurred on August 29, 1970. The Chicano Moratorium, previously called the National Chicano Moratorium Committee, was a Los Angeles-founded organized movement of Chicano and Mexican-American activists who opposed the Vietnam War. The Chicano Moratorium activists were mainly students from Finding Aid for the Ralph Arriola 145 2 Papers 1963-2010 Los Angeles colleges and high schools. They organized walkouts and protests from 1968 through 1970. The August 29, 1970 march was held in East Los Angeles and drew 30,000 participants. Other subjects include Ruben Salazer, Robert F. Kennedy, Cesar E. Chavez, United Farm Workers, United Auto and Workers. The collection also includes some rare small press Chicano and Latino themed newspapers mainly published between the late 1960s through the mid 1970s, including La Raza, El Malcriado, and El Travieso. Related Material CARA: Chicano Arts: Resistance and Affirmation Papers Volume II, 11, Chicano Studies Research Center, UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles. The Church of the Epiphany Chicano Civil Rights Archive, 103, Chicano Studies Research Center, UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles. Devra Weber Papers, 61, Chicano Studies Research Center, UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Subjects Arriola, Ralph Chavez, Cesar, 1927-1993 Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968 Salazar, Ruben, 1928-1970 Chicano movement Labor unions Mexican Americans--California--East Los Angeles--Politics and government. Mexican Americans--California--East Los Angeles--Social conditions. Genres and Forms Photography--20th century Box 1, Folder 1 Handwritten notes and sketches circa 1970s Physical Description: papers Box 1, Folder 1a Photographs 1947-1948 Physical Description: photographs Scope and Content Note Aerial photographs of General Motors assembly plant construction, Van Nuys, California. Box 1, Folder 2 Chicano Moratorium photographs, contact sheets, negatives Physical Description: 1970 August 29 Box 1, Folder 3 Signed Cesar E. Chavez photograph 1972 April 04 Physical Description: black and white print Scope and Content Note Made out to Ralph Arriola from Cesar E. Chavez Box 1, Folder 4 Event portraits 1977 April Physical Description: photographs, contact sheets, negatives Box 1, Folder 5 Holy Cross Hospital event photographs 1977 May Physical Description: photographs, contact sheets, negatives Finding Aid for the Ralph Arriola 145 3 Papers 1963-2010 Container List Box 1, Folder 6 Miscellaneous photographs circa 1970s Physical Description: photographs, contact sheets, negatives Scope and Content Note Portraits of mostly unidentified persons, buildings, and houses. Includes photograph of Jim Clark at the Occupation of Alcatraz. Box 1, Folder 7 Miscellaneous clippings and notes undated Physical Description: printed material, paper Box 1, Folder 8 Los Angeles Times clippings 1971 January-1971 February Physical Description: newspaper Scope and Content Note Articles about Chicano Moratorium (1970 August 29) Box 1, Folder 9 Los Angeles Times clippings circa 1970s Physical Description: newspaper Scope and Content Note Articles on United Farm Worker organized protests and boycotts. Box 1, Folder 10 Ruben Salazar articles 1963-1970 Physical Description: printed material Scope and Content Note Selected articles written by Ruben Salazar. Box 1, Folder 11 Los Angeles Times clippings 1970 August-1970 September Physical Description: newspaper Scope and Content Note Selected articles from the Los Angeles Times about the Chicano Moratorium and the death of Ruben Salazar (1970 August 29). Box 1, Folder 12 Voice of Reason Silenced 1970 Physical Description: printed material Scope and Content Note Manuscript by Enrique Hank Lopez Box 1, Folder 13 Robert F. Kennedy ephemera 1968-2010 November 04 Physical Description: printed material, stickers Box 2, Folder 1 To Do Justice 1965 Physical Description: printed material Scope and Content Note Black Star publication Box 2, Folder 2 El Malcriado, v. 2 no. 2 1968 April 15 Physical Description: printed material Box 2, Folder 3 El Travieso, v. 3 no. 2 1969 July Physical Description: printed material Box 2, Folder 4 1970 United Farm Workers Calendar 1970 Physical Description: printed material Finding Aid for the Ralph Arriola 145 4 Papers 1963-2010 Container List Box 2, Folder 5 La Raza, Special Issue no. 3 1970 Physical Description: printed material Box 2, Folder 6 Vital Speeches of the Day, v. 38 no 2 1972 March 15 Physical Description: printed material Box 2, Folder 7 San Fernando Valley Magazine 1975 Physical Description: printed material Box 2, Folder 8 Letter to Raul Ruiz 2013 October 08 Physical Description: correspondence Scope and Content Note Letter to Raul Ruiz concerning photograph ownership. Box 2, Folder 9 From This Earth of the Delano Grape Strike 1969 Physical Description: book Scope and Content Note By Jon Lewis. 2 copies. Box 2, Folder 10 Soldados: Chicanos in Viet Nam 1990 Physical Description: book Scope and Content Note Edited and signed by Charley Trujillo. Box 2, Folder 11 General Motors plant medal 1992 Physical Description: Medal Scope and Content Note General Motors assembly plant in Van Nuys, California. "1947-1992 Over 6 Million Vehicles Produced." Box 3, Folder 1 "Vote UFW" pin circa 1960-1979 Physical Description: pin Box 3, Folder 2 "Boycott Safeway" bumper
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