Mujeres Latinas en Accion records

Collection

Identifier: MSS0026

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records include narratives and papers written about MLEA, newsletters, flyers, press releases, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia. The collection consists primarily of operational files, including meeting minutes, memos, and reports. The collection also contains documents related to outside organizations.

Dates

1975-2006
Majority of material found within 1986-1998

Creator

Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is the first social services organization in Chicago devoted to improving the lives of Latina women. At a statewide conference in 1973, a group of Chicago women decided to form an organization designed specifically for Latinas. They incorporated as "Latina Women in Action" in 1975, changing to "Mujeres Latinas en Acción (MLEA)" in 1995. The main objective of MLEA is to provide social services to the Latina women in Pilsen; this is achieved through advocacy, education, training, referrals, and research. The organization also serves as a “voice for Chicago's Latinas on issues including immigration, access to healthcare and education, and reproductive rights.”

Extent

12.5 Linear Feet (26 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

Arrangement

The records are organized into thirteen series: 1. History and Background; 2. Governance Documents; 3. Publications; 4. Operational Files; 5. Facilities; 6. Board of Directors; 7. Board of Director Committees; 8. Executive Director Files; 9. Programs; 10. Outside Organizations; 11. Government Contracts; 12. Conferences, Training and Training Topic Files; 13. Memorabilia. Materials are arranged chronologically or alphabetically within each series. See series-level arrangement notes for additional details.

Materials are arranged chronologically or alphabetically within each series. See series-level arrangement notes for additional details.