By Golden Finch
Title: Al Gurule Collection
Extent: 0.0 Boxes
May 16, 1970 a flyer for the La Raza Unida Political Conference
May 17, 1970 Gonzales, Gurule Rap 2 Established Political Parties: A convention was held where Rudolgo Corky Gonzales and Albert Gurule stressed the need for the Chicano party (2 copies).
May 29, 1970 La Raza Unida Aims to Unite Chicanos: Gurule spoke at Adams State on the purpose of La Raza Unida and having a political voice.
July 24, 1970 La Raza Seeks to Get Candidates on Ballot: Since La Raza is not one of the major political parties, its candidates will have to get on the general election ballot by petition.
August 28, 1970 Gurule says La Raza is Strengthening Country: At the third meeting for La Raza Party, Gurule speaks about the Chicano movement is Colorado and reforms the party plans to take on.
September 1970, Candidates of Two Parties File Petitions: Candidates of La Raza Unida Party and American Independent party filed petitions to run in the Nov. 3rd Election.
September 27, 1970, La Raza Unida Blames Hogan by Charles Roos: La Raza Unida's attorney states that Mark Hogan is behind the protest filed against the Hispano party's political candidates.
September 27, 1970 Lawyer says Hogan trying to disenfranchise party by Richard Tucker: La Raza Unida's attorney charged Hogan with try to disenfranchise their party.
September 29, 1970 Raza Unida Awaits Rule on Protest: La Raza may learn today whether or not their names will be on the ballot for the election in November.
September 30, 1970 La Raza Unida party claims GOP, Dems frightened by Richard Tucker: Gurule stated that the democratic party used to laugh at La Raza. Now their emotions have turned to fear. Gurule is hoping the democratic party will respect them. The article continues with what Gurules plans are for this election.
October 18, 1970 La Raza Seeking legal status for party by Richard Tucker: states that La Raza Unida is a different ogranization the previous parties and but has similar goals such as Chicano pride and disaffection towards with the two major political parties.
October 18, 1970 La Raza seeking legal party status: While some candidates say a vote for Gurule is a waste of a vote, La Raza supporters don't feel that way because they don't feel represented by either the repubicans or democrats.
November 1, 1970 Star Journal/Sunday Chieftan: List of all the candidates running for all types of govenment/office/police ( 2 copies)
November 2, 1970 La Raza's goal impossible by Dorothy Trujillo: The author says Gurule is unlikely to win because he wants 10% percent of the votes when only 7% of the state is Chicano. He would need the help of all Chicanos, black people, liberals, and those who don't like John Love and Mark Hogan.
November 3, 1970 La Raza Unida candidate pamphlet: Includes the 8 candidates biographies and what they stand for (2 copies).
December 1970 Demonstration Scheduled by Chicano Group: The demonstration was to show Chicanos dissatisfaction with the repressive judical system.
January 1, 1971 La Raza Unida Failed to Set Voters Afire by Steve Gascoyne: Chicanos did come out in support like the party had hoped. the most popular candidate was Mrs. Marcella Trujillo. Gurule only received 2% of the votes for Governer.
June 17, 1971 La Raza Social Service Working for Chicanos Self Help by Ron Martinez: List the multiple sections that La Raza Social Services will cover.
August 27, 1971 La Raza Unida Part Slates National meet Here: The nation's first La Raza Unida Party will be held in Pueblo Nov. 25-28.
November 27, 1971 Need for Own Party Emerges by Ron Martinez: A three day meeting with roughly 400 delegates from across the nation came together to speak about the priorities and philosophy.
1971 La Raza Unida Selects Gurule Vice Chairman: Gurule has been chosen as vice chairman of the state organization of La Raza Unida.
December 24, 1972 Las Posadas re-creates birth of Christ by Ron Martinez; La Raza Unida of Pueblo created a family participation celebration for Christmas call "Las Posadas".
October 31, 1975 La Raza to hold workshop and fund-raising dinner: The topic of the dinner and workshop is racism in the local schools and Chicano legal defense. Gonzales and Juan Haro will be speaking.
February 12, 1976 Chicano group rejects Bicentennial fund offer by Ron Martinez.
Unknown date La Raza Candidates File Petitions Here, in Denver: La Raza Unida filed petitions in Pueblo and Denver for mositions on the Nov. 3rd ballot (2 copies).
Unknown date Chicano Needs Focus of La Raza by George Lane: states the opinions of Gurule and his partner George Garcia on different issues they intend to focus on.
Unknown date 2 Hispanos to Seek Top State Posts by Joseph Sanchez: Commenting on who are Albert Gurule and George Garcia and what they stand for in this election.
Unknown date News Media Barred at La Raza Session: The only news station allowed to attend the session is KAPI, a local spanish language radio station.
Unknown date Hispano Political Party to Meet in Pueblo Saturday: La Raza will host a meeting in Pueblo to explain more of what the third party can be capable of.
Unknown date La Raza to Hold Another State Meeting June 27: La Raza will host their third state convention in Fort Collins in their series of district meetings.
Unknown date La Raza Unida Meets in Denver: The second state convention meeting will take place in Denver in the Crusade for Justice center.
Unknown date More Candidates Announced by La Raza Unida Party by George Lane: At the second state convention in Denver, La Raza Unida annouced the names of several more candidates.
Unknown date La Raza Party Asks for Equal Coverage: Georgia Garcia, running for lt. governor said that he expects and demands the party to recieve equal coverage to the other major parties.
Unknown date Objections Filed Against Seven La Raza Candidates by Terence Curran: Other officials say that Gurule and Garcia are too young to run of office and that there are too many candidates for La Raza Unida on the ballot.
Unknown date need for Chicano Party to Assist Poor Emerges by Ron Martinez: A three day meet of roughly 400 delegates nationwide to emphasize the need for self determination in the lives of Chicanos and the disregarding of political parties that have exploited them.
Unknown date La Raza Candidates to File Lists Monday: the eight candidates for La Raza will file petitions for their names to be on the ballot in November.
Unknown date Valdez: GOP, Dems Ignore Real Issues: Leo F. Valdez, a La Raza Unida candidate, says that both republican and democratic candidates for state treasurer in the election have made no effort to discuss the real issues o fthe financial dilemma of the state.
Unknown date La Raza Registration Awaits Vote Outcome: The Pueblo County clerk, Jon Giguere, reported that voters interested in registering with the new La Raza Unida political party will have to wait until after November's general election.
Unknown date Objections to La Raza Unida Candidates Overrued: Secretary of State Byron A, "Andy" Anderson overruled the protest to six candidates for the La Raza Unida Party, meaning they will be on the ballot.
Unknown date Chicanos Trying Own Political Party by Fred Brown: Chicano believe that they need a new political party because although they align with democratic views, the democratic party does nothing for them. The republican party is viewed as worst.
Unknown date La Raza Not Done Yet, Says Gonzales: Although La Raza Unida failed to get the 10% of the total gubernatorial vote it wanted, Gonzales says that is is the first step and La Raza Unida will continue to push forwards.
Unknown date Youth of Commuity aided by La Raza Drug Program by Ron Martinez: La Raza is making a hard stance against drugs and has created a drug program to help those become clean.
Uknown date/Unknown title: Gurule states that Chicanos need to seperate themselves from the white establishment and go towards the political party that is focused on them.
La Raza Unida Party Orange Large Sticker.
La Raza pamphlet that includes the purposes and goals of La Raza Unida (4 copies, 2 in spanish).
La Raza Unida Party flyer stating that they comdemn the War. Also listening other events they are for/against. includes a 2 copies printed on regular paper in paragraph form and one in newspaper clipping form.
Perspectives on the Movement flyers: addressing the past, present, and future, and stating what the presentation will go over. This is two loose pages but are not connected by a staple.
How Did Pueblo Vote (3 copies)
La Raza Unida- Party Platform packet.
Partido de La Raza Unida - Colorado State Platform packet 1972
Colorado General Assembly Report packet
