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This collection of papers consists mainly of printed material, photos and journal articles pertaining to the work of photographer Laura Aguilar. Active circa 1990s through the mid 2000s, her work addressed topics of the body, disability and queerness. Of special interest are Aguilars collection of the numerous flyers, mailers, correspondence and catalogs of exhibitions she contributed to throughout her life.

Abstract Tatiana Barona, also known as Tatiana de la Tierra, was a Latina lesbian activist, artist, writer, and librarian. Born in Colombia in 1961, she immigrated with her family to the United States in 1969. Tatiana was an early pioneer of self-published zines that centered on issues of Latina lesbians. This collection contains her personal papers, including correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, serials, ephemera, and audio materials as well as subject files and records related to her...

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This collection of papers, political memorabilia, and photos explores the personal collection of gay rights activist Laura Esquivel. Items of special interest in the collection include Esquivel’s periodicals and political memorabilia representing and advocating for labor unions and the POC gay and lesbian community.

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Personal and professional papers of lesbian activist and entrepreneur Estilita Grimaldo. This includes her writings for television, correspondence, and records pertaining to her company Woman Tours.

Abstract Sandra Ortiz was involved with both the National Latino/a Lesbian and Gay Organization (LLEGO) and Lesbianas Unidas. She worked for the Alcoholism Center for Women (ACW) and had a special focus on working with Latinas and lesbians struggling with addiction. This collection consists of materials related to her work with LLEGO, ACW, and Lesbianas Unidas, as well as resources on how to support Latinas, lesbians, and Latina lesbians with addiction. Materials include newsletters, informational...

Abstract Yolanda Retter (1947-2007) was a librarian and archivist at the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library and an activist dedicated to providing a voice to lesbian and minority issues and preserving their history. Retter was a champion for social justice and organizing and organized numerous repositories on lesbian history around the city. During her time as librarian at the CSRC Library (2003-2007), she increased the amount of material on the subject of Latinas and Queer Studies. This...

Abstract VIVA, Lesbian and Gay Latino Artists, was a non-profit arts agency founded in 1987 for the purpose of promoting the creative and artistic talent of Lesbians, Gays, Latina and Latino artists and their culture. Based in Los Angeles, VIVA was formally designed to create a coalition who would advocate against the lack of representation in Los Angeles of artists from these communities. This collection primarily consists of papers related to the administration, events, exhibitions, performances,...