Letter from R. F. Valdez, 1971
Title
Letter from R. F. Valdez, 1971
Subject
California State University, Los Angeles
Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919
Chicano Movement
Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919
Chicano Movement
Description
Norwalk City Councilman Valdez wrote Dymally on behalf of Mexican American students at California State University, Los Angeles, asking for his support in changing the name of a building at the university from “South Tower” to “Zapata Tower” in Honor of Emiliano Zapata. Zapata was a leader in the Mexican Revolution, and a symbol of political struggle during the Chicano Movement of the late 60s and early 70s. The name was instead changed to Simpson Tower.
Written by Aaron Rios, History 3450, Fall 2020.
Written by Aaron Rios, History 3450, Fall 2020.
Creator
Valdez, R.F.
Source
Mervyn M. Dymally Papers, Special Collections & Archives, California State University, Los Angeles
Publisher
California State University, Los Angeles, Library. Special Collections & Archives
Date
1971-02-17
Rights
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Format
Document
Type
Text
Coverage
Lim_026.01
Collection
Citation
Valdez, R.F., “Letter from R. F. Valdez, 1971,” California State University - Los Angeles, accessed December 21, 2024, http://calstatela-exhibits.libraryhost.com/items/show/11.