Cornelio Candelaria, 1973

File — Box: 5, item: 135-136

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Biographical background, origin (Old San Acacio), preparing South Fork Camp for a Japanese Concentration Camp, joining the service, organizer in the United Steel Workers of America, learning from encyclopedias, Catholic Church in Old San Acacio, discrimination, discussion on the Chicano Movement, social activities in San Acacio, relationship between citizens and the law, politics, relationship among the Spanish-speaking, Mexican nationals, political parties in Colorado, Industries in Colorado, comparison in different countries, background of family. Interviewed by John R. Tapia in Old San Acacio, Colorado. 36 pages.

Discrimination in San Acacio, high school in Old San Acacio, teachers in Old San Acacio, American Legion, description of farming area in Old San Acacio. Interviewed by John R. Tapia in Old San Acacio, Colorado. 14 pages.

Dates

1973

Conditions Governing Access

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