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  • Creating An Inclusive Chicano Identity, 1966-1980

Creating An Inclusive Chicano Identity, 1966-1980

This set explores how some Latinos defined themselves as “Chicanos,” a term with political overtones, and how they worked to preserve Latino culture and address divisions among local Latinos.

Full Text PDF: Chapter 6: Being Chicano, Migrant Workers, and New Jobs, 1966-1980

Abila, Tom, Excerpt #1, from transcript of 1978 audio interview

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Biographies, Pedro (Roy) and Ruby Maestas and Abe Maestas, p. 1

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Boulder’s Chicano Community, Clip #1

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Chacon, Susie, Excerpt #1, from Transcript of 1977 Audio Interview

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Chicano Fiesta de la Gente planned, 1976

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Jessie Velez Lehmann, Clip #2

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Los Aztecas Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, 1975 (part 1)

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Los Inmigrantes, Clip #4

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Mexican-American Youth Conference Scheduled, 1969 (part 1)

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Oral History, Patsy Cordova, pt. 2

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Phil and Eleanor Hernandez in Mexican costumes, 1948

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Police a Major Chicano Concern; poll indicates, 1975 (part 1)

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Historian Comments

During the later 1960s and 1970s, some Boulder County Latinas/os became involved in the Civil Rights movement. A core component was defining and celebrating what it meant to be “Chicano,” a term now widely used by activists, one that had political overtones. Local Chicano leaders attempted to preserve Latino history and culture, promote the use of Spanish, and develop pride in a Latino heritage, including among young people. Some educated Chicanos worked to create an inclusive pan-Latino identity and to speak out on behalf of wider issues confronting the whole community. They sought to bridge the divisions between older families and recent arrivals, as well as those based on educational and economic levels. Such gaps were heightened by the arrival of middle-class newcomers brought into the county by employment opportunities.

Teaching Boulder County Latino History is an extension of the Boulder County Latino History Project. This site provides resources for those interested in teaching Boulder County Latino History. The teaching resources are grounded in the books written by CU Boulder’s Distinguished Professor Marjorie McIntosh.

There are three central components to this site. The Lesson Database provides lessons for K-12 teachers. Each lesson uses primary sources and is grounded in the books by Prof. McIntosh. Beyond the curated lessons teachers are encouraged to explore the Primary Source Sets and access the full text of Prof. McIntosh’s books. The book outlines link lesson plans and primary sources to each chapter. Teachers and students are welcome to download all or parts of the books to support their learning.

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