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Chicana/o-Latina/o-Latinx community at Stanford University: Audiovisual

After using this guide, Stanford Libraries users will be able to identify and access primary and secondary sources about the history of the Chicana/o-Latina/o-Latinx community at Stanford University.

Stanford University video collection

Stanford University video collection, 1939-2016 

The collection contains video recordings and DVDs pertaining to Stanford University including lectures, cultural events, academic programs, faculty interviews, buildings, the university’s history, and athletics other than football. Some materials have been digitized and are accessible online. Collection materials can be searched in the Online Archive of California.

Content related to the Chicana/o-Latina/o-Latinx community at Stanford University includes:

Raul Salinas talks about his life and his transition from criminal to human rights activist.

A Chicano/a student event organized by Casa Zapata at Stanford University. 

Four lectures on the history of Mexican-American music presented by the Stanford Chicano Fellows Program, Jan. 23-25, 1991.

DVD film of the gala farewell dinner for Associate Professor Luis R. Fraga held on the Stanford campus in May 2007.

This conference brought together a diverse group of women and men, writers, scholars and publishers with the common goal of addressing Chicano artistic forms and cultural expressions within the institutional and ideological contexts of their time.

Stanford University, news and publication service, audiovisual recordings

Stanford University, news and publication service, audiovisual recordings, 1936-2011

The materials consist of audio and video recordings done by the News and Publication Service. Audio-visual materials are generally not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy. Collection can also be searched through the Online Archive of California. Much of the collection has already been reformatted by the Stanford Media Preservation Laboratory, Stanford Libraries, and is accessible online.

Content related to Chicana/o-Latina/o-Latinx community at Stanford University includes: 

Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo, who holds three advanced degrees from Stanford, told graduating students Sunday they should not take their good fortunes for granted. He spoke at Stanford's 112th Commencement, at which 1,865 bachelor's degrees, 1,976 master's degrees and 899 doctoral degrees were awarded.

On Friday, April 19, 2002 House Hosts introduced the Prospective Freshmen to campus as part of Admit Weekend.

Stanford University, Institute for Diversity in the Arts, records

Stanford University, Institute for Diversity in the Arts, records, 1982-

The materials consist of audiovisual recordings of the Institute for Diversity in the Arts, and other related events. This collection can be searched via the Online Archive of California.

Content related to Chicana/o-Latina/o-Latinx community at Stanford University includes: 

ESL (English as Second Language) parents speak about their life experiences, involvement in the community and dedication to their children. 

Behind the scenes look at James Luna is an internationally recognized multimedia and performance artist of Pooyoukitchum, Ipi, and Mexican-American descent.