Series I. Personal Papers, 1939-2010
Scope and Contents
This series contains papers regarding Blanca Alvarado's community activism and life before and after she was involved in local government, the lives and activism of Blanca's children and grandchildren, and Jose Alvarado's activism and work at KLOK. Topics of interest include Blanca's work in the Chicano Employment Committee, Viva Carter and the Opportunities Industrial Center. Also of interest is the papers relating to the work done by her children Teresa, Mike, and Jaime Alvarado. This series contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, and scripts from KLOK announcements. The dates range from 1939 to 2010.
Dates
- Creation: 1939-2010
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 boxes (11 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This series is arranged into three subseries: Subseries 1. Community Activism; Subseries 2. Family Papers; and Subseries 3. Jose Alvarado Papers.
Repository Details
Part of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives Repository
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0028
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