ABOUT
US
"POR MI RAZA HABLARÁ EL ESPÍRITU"
-JOSÉ VASCONCELOS CALDERÓN
La Raza Historical Society
of Santa Clara Valley Board Members
Gregorio Mora-Torres, Ph.D.
(408) 924-5472
Fernando J. Pérez
Violeta Pérez
(408) 483-0522
Bert Garcia, M.A.
Steve Robles
(408) 504-9729
Ramón Martínez, Ph.D.
Lonnie Contreras
Advisory Council
La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley
Francisco Jimenez, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor, Santa Clara University
Hermelinda Sapien
Retired Elected Official
President, CEO of Employment Training
Fernando R. Zazueta
Albert Camarillo, Ph.D.
Bob Nuñez
Emeritus Professor, Stanford University
Nunez Foundation
Email Us
info@larazahs.org
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Visit Us
History Park
635 Phelan Ave.
San José, CA 95112
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Mail Us
1650 Senter Road
San José, CA 95112
OUR GOALS
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COLLECT the oral history and material artifacts of La Raza individuals, families, groups, communities, and neighborhoods.
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DEVELOP historical presentations about La Raza in La Casa de La Raza (Chiechi House History Park, San José)
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CONDUCT collaborative, annual signature programs with History Park, community-based affiliates, community individuals, groups, and schools
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PUBLISH historical information and referral resources for community, parents and youth on social media and website
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
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CONDUCT oral and video interviews of significant individuals or groups.
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COLLECT & PRESERVE historical material artifacts from individuals and groups
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PROVIDE information and referral services at the Chiechi House and on the Internet about Raza history for individuals, children, youth, family and community members, educators and other professionals.
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DEVELOP educational materials beginning with 4th grade California history and high school ethnic studies, especially La Raza's experiences, challenges and successes.
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BUILD social media venues and a website to facilitate the collection and sharing of historical information and material.