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Scope and Contents
The Maria Mercedes "Mercy" Aguilera papers date from 1950 to 2013 and measure 2.5 linear inches. They include cards and correspondence, newspaper clippings that pertain to the Mexican American community in the Quad Cities, a newsletter published by the Mexican American Organization of the Quad Cities, a program of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 45th annual Fiesta in Davenport, and a Cook's Point reunion ribbon from the 2002 reunion. The photographs include the obituary of Joseph Mendez Garcia, and color snapshots of Maria Aguilera and family. The photograph album contains black and white and color photographs of Maria Aguilera and her family. Many of the photographs are identified.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-2013
Creator
- From the Collection: Aguilera, Maria Mercedes, 1936-2013 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The papers are open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.50 linear inches
From the Collection: Photographs in boxes 1-2 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-women@uiowa.edu