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Dr. Jose Angel Flores collection

 Collection
Identifier: 04.JF

Abstract

Materials in the Dr. Jose Angel Flores collection were collected by alumni Flores during the protests on the campus of Eastern Michigan University (EMU) organized by the Chicano Student Associaiton (CSA) between November, 1972 and March, 1973 to support the United Farm Worker (UFW) Lettuce Boycotts. Flores was a member of the CSA from 1971-1975 and president of the student organization from 1972-74. Born in North Texas, Flores moved to Michigan in 1955 with his family who were migrant farm laborers. He was the first of his siblings to graduate from college and was recruited to attend EMU by Carlos Falcon who was hired by the University to recruit students that could take advantage of Equal Education Opportunity Grants. Flores lives in Grand Rapids and serves on the Grand Rapids Public School Board (his term expires December 31, 2018) after serving the district in the classroom and as an adminsitrator for more than 30 years and continues to serve as a community activist.

Dates

  • Creation: 1972 - 1982

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 specialty box)

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Additional materials related to the boycott in support of the United Farm Workers and the Chicano Student Association can be found in the Bruce K. Nelson papers [02.BKN]: https://aspace.emich.edu/repositories/2/resources/553

Source

Title
Dr. Jose Angel Flores collection
Status
Completed
Author
Alexis Braun Marks, CA
Date
2016 May 23
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673