ABOUT
US
"POR MI RAZA HABLARÁ EL ESPÍRITU"
-JOSÉ VASCONCELOS CALDERÓN
La Raza Historical Society
of Santa Clara Valley Board Members
Joel Ruiz Herrera, Ed.D.
Secretary
Fernando R. Zazueta
Founding President, Advisory Comittee
(408) 795-7530
Rámon Martinez, Ph.D.
Founding Secretary
(408) 482-3200
Bert Garcia
Website Editor
(408) 427-4536
Gregorio Mora-Torres, Ph.D.
(408) 924-5472
Sandra Jewett, Ph.D.
(408) 410-0298
Steve Robles
(408) 504-9729
Jose Posadas
Cesar Gamboa
Email Us
info@larazahs.org
Visit Us
History Park
635 Phelan Ave.
San José, CA 95112
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.