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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 13-006

Smithsonian Latino Center

Departmental Records, 1992-2009

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Latino Center
Title:Departmental Records
Dates:1992-2009
Quantity:2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Collection:Accession 13-006
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of records that document the program and administration of the Smithsonian Latino Center (SLC) whose goal it is ensure that Latino contributions to the arts, sciences, and humanities are highlighted, understood, and advanced through the development and support of public programs, research, museum collections, and educational opportunities at the Smithsonian Institution. Also included are records from when the SLC was known as the Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives (SCLI). Materials include correspondence, memoranda, by laws, board meeting records, strategic plans, proposals, brochures, reports, invitations, publication records, images, meeting minutes, memoranda of understanding, permissions, press releases, and clippings. Some materials are in Spanish and in electronic format.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of records that document the programs and administration of the Smithsonian Latino Center (SLC) whose goal it is ensure that Latino contributions to the arts, sciences, and humanities are highlighted, understood, and advanced through the development and support of public programs, research, museum collections, and educational opportunities at the Smithsonian Institution. Also included are records from when the SLC was known as the Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives (SCLI). Materials include correspondence, memoranda, by laws, board meeting records, strategic plans, proposals, brochures, reports, invitations, publication records, images, meeting minutes, memoranda of understanding, permissions, press releases, and clippings. Some materials are in Spanish and in electronic format.

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Use Restriction

Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2025; Transferring office; 10/05/2012 memorandum, Toda to Key; Contact reference staff for details.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 13-006, Smithsonian Latino Center, Departmental Records

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Container List

Box 1

Latino Oversight Committee, 1997

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Towards a Shared Vision: U.S. Latinos and the Smithsonian Institution - Final Report of the Latino Oversight Committee, 1997

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Establishment of the National Board for Latino Initiatives (NBLI), 1998-1999

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NBLI - Organizing principles, 2001

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NBLI - Bylaws, 2001

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NBLI - Updated bylaws, 2006

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NBLI - Submissions, 1999

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NBLI - Meeting, 2000

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NBLI - Members, 2000

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NBLI - Meeting - June 2001

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NBLI - Meeting - September 2001

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NBLI - Meeting notes, 2001

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NBLI - Correspondence, 2001

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NBLI - Meeting - January 2002

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NBLI - Meeting - May 2002 (2 folders)

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NBLI - Member nominations, 2002

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NBLI - Appointments, 2002

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NBLI - Elections, 2002

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NBLI - Correspondence, 2002

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NBLI - Meeting, January 2003

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NBLI - Meeting - September 2003

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NBLI - Meeting - May 2004 (2 folders) (includes electronic records)

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NBLI - Meeting - September 2004

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NBLI - Remarks - Shelia Burke, May 10, 2004

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NBLI - Dismissals, 2004

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NBLI - Appointments, 2004-2005

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NBLI - Meeting - April 2005

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NBLI - Presentations, 2005

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NBLI - Prospects, 2005

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NBLI - Meeting - March 2006

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NBLI - General, 2001-2006

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NBLI - Aguirre, Alejandro, 2000-2001

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NBLI - Beserra, Rudy, 1999-2001

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NBLI - Cabral, Victor G., 2001-2002

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NBLI - Cardenas, Gilberto, 1999-2001

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NBLI - Chavarria, Jesus, 1999-2001

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NBLI - Cruz, Miriam, 1999-2001

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NBLI - Cruz, Roberto, 1999-2001

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NBLI - Garcia, Olga, 1999-2001

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NBLI - Guzman, Sandra, 2000-2001

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NBLI - Lopez, Abel, 1999

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NBLI - Lozano, Monica, 1999

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NBLI - Medina, Diane, 2000-2001

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NBLI - Melendez, Sara, 1999

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Box 2

NBLI - Munoz, Henry, 2000, 2004

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NBLI - Olmos, Edward James, 1999-2001

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NBLI - Pena, H. R. Bert, 1999-2001

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NBLI - Romo, Ricardo, 1999-2001

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NBLI - Torres, Esteban, 1999

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NBLI - Tortolero, Carlos, 2000

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NBLI - Verdeja, Sam, 1999-2001

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NBLI - Yzaguirre, Raul, 1999

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NBLI - Zazueta, Fernando, 2004

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Museum of the Americas, 1997

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Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives (SCLI) - Ten year achievement report - Drafts, 2004-2005 (2 folders)

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SCLI Strategic Plan, 2001-2006

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SCLI Strategic Plan, 2002-2007

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SCLI Strategic Plan, 2004-2009

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Hispanic Heritage Month and Week celebrations, 1987-1993, 1998, 2001

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Hispanic Heritage Month - Funding, 2005-2006

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Hispanic programs at the Smithsonian, 1992-1995

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Columbia Heights Community Science Workshop, 2004

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Interpretive carts assessment, 2005

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Smithsonian Virtual Heritage Tours, 2009

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Latin Jazz Nights, 2003

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Taste of Mexican Cuisine Project, 2000

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A Latina Celebration, 2002

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A Latina Celebration - Panel discussion, 2003

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Transfer of percussion instruments to the National Museum of American History, 2002

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Events calendar, 2006

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Rockefeller Humanities Fellowships, 1995-2002 (3 folders) (includes electronic records)

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Publication - Latino Patriots in American Military History, 2001-2003 (3 folders)

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Latino Patriots in American Military History - McDonald's gift agreement, 2004

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Proposed publication - Latino Initiatives Pool Fund accomplishments from 1995-2003, 2003

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Arts and Culture plan, 2001

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SCLI - Clippings, 1997-2004

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Office artwork - Shelia Lichacz, 2002-2003

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Brazil at the Smithsonian Institution

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Nomination of Dr. Alberto Rex Gonzalez for a James Smithson Bicentennial Medal, 1999

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation, 2006

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SCLI and National Museum of American History - Memorandum of Agreement, 2004

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SCLI and National Museum of Natural History - Memorandum of Agreement, 2005

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SLC and Smithsonian American Art Museum - Memorandum of Agreement, 2006

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SCLI and University of Texas at El Paso, 2001

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Anna Escobedo Cabral - U.S. Treasurer announcement to NBLI, July 23, 2004

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Univision and Smithsonian meeting, November 18, 2004

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