Jose E. Esteban Ortega Papers, 1973-2007 | Colorado State University-Pueblo Library

By Reyes Martinez Lopez, Assistant Archivist

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Collection Overview

Title: Jose E. Esteban Ortega Papers, 1973-2007

Primary Creator: Jose E. Esteban Ortega

Extent: 3.0 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: The records have been maintained in the original order established by Mr. Ortega.

Subjects: Chicano Movement -- Colorado., Hispanic Americans -- Civil Rights -- Colorado, Mexican Americans -- Civil Rights - Colorado, Mexican Americans -- History, Mexican Americans -- Social conditions -- Colorado -- History -- 20th century -- Sources, Pueblo (Colo.) -- History -- 20th century, United Mexican American Students (University of Colorado-Boulder)

Forms of Material: Photographs, Publications

Languages: English, Spanish;Castilian

Abstract

The Jose E. Esteban Ortega Papers contains photographs, a vintage collection of community newspapers and other publications documenting the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 70s from throughout the state of Colorado, rare books on Chicano history, as well as silk-screened banners and t-shirts emblazoned with movement slogans and artwork.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Jose E. Esteban Ortega Papers contains materials related to the Chicano Movement in Colorado including: photographs, a vintage collection of community newspapers and other publications documenting the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 70s from throughout the state of Colorado, rare books on Chicano history, as well as silk-screened banners and t-shirts emblazoned with movement slogans and artwork

Collection Historical Note

A Pueblo resident for nearly sixty years, Mr. Ortega remains a well-respected community activist participating in the planning and promotion of annual Cinco de Mayo parades, Dia de La Raza celebrations, and commemorations to honor the deaths of Chicano activists who lost their lives fighting against social injustices in Colorado.

Subject/Index Terms

Chicano Movement -- Colorado.
Hispanic Americans -- Civil Rights -- Colorado
Mexican Americans -- Civil Rights - Colorado
Mexican Americans -- History
Mexican Americans -- Social conditions -- Colorado -- History -- 20th century -- Sources
Pueblo (Colo.) -- History -- 20th century
United Mexican American Students (University of Colorado-Boulder)

Administrative Information

Repository: Colorado State University-Pueblo Library

Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions on this collection

Use Restrictions: Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.

Related Materials: Garcia Family Papers, Rick F. Manzanares Papers, David Marquez Papers, Mitchell Kaufman Papers, Deborah Martinez Martinez Papers, Andres de Pineda Papers, David A. Sandoval Audiovisual Collection, United Mexican American Students Records, Juan Federico "Freddie Freak" Miguel Arguello Trujillo Chicano Movement Collection, George Autobee Papers

Preferred Citation: Jose E. Esteban Ortega Papers, Colorado State University-Pueblo Library, University Archives and Special Collections

Processing Information: Assistant Archivist Reyes Martinez Lopez completed minimal processing of this collection in June 2009

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
[Series 1: Additions],
[All]

Box 2

Folder 1: T-Shirt, “Cinco de Mayo 1990”, May 5, 1990
Folder 2: T-Shirt, “Aztlán Libre: Cinco de Mayo ‘91 Bessemer Park, Pueblo, Aztlán, May 5, 1991
Folder 3: ¡Ya Basta! Winter 1990, vol. III, no. 1 (two copies), Winter 1990
Folder 4: ¡Ya Basta! Vol. IV, No. 1, Primavera 1991 (two copies), Spring 1991
Folder 5: ¡Ya Basta! Vol. VIII, No. 2, Summer 1996 (two copies), Summer 1996
Folder 6: ¡Ya Basta! Vol. VIIII [sic] No. 1, Spring, April 1997 (two copies), April 1997
Folder 7: ¡Ya Basta! Vol. VIIII [sic] No. 2, Summer 1997 (two copies), Summer 1997
Folder 8: ¡Ya Basta! Vol. X, No. 1, January 1998 (two copies), January 1998
Folder 9: Tierra Y Libertad, December 1995 (two copies), December 1995
Folder 10: Tierra Y Libertad, Summer 1997 (two copies), Summer 1997
Folder 11: Caminos, Vol. 1, No. 2, July 2003 (two copies), July 2003
Folder 12: Poster, “UMAS de CU Boulder Presents: The 1970’s Chicano Movement”, no date

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
[Series 1: Additions],
[All]