Latino CDC history cannot be effectively written without archival research. Often organizations have been so busy meeting the goals established in their missions that they have neglected to think about their historical legacy. It is critical for Latino CDCs to deposit their archives in university or public libraries to ensure safe keeping and proper archival preparation and care. Below are examples of organizations that have already taken these steps:

Chicanos por la Causa. “Preliminary Inventory of the Chicanos Por La Causa Records.” 1968-1993. Chicano Research Collection, Arizona State University Library. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.

Echeveste, John, David C. Lizárraga, and George Solis. “The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU).” 1957-1981. Collection number 2015.001. Special Collections and Archives, John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, California State University, Los Angeles.

Mandeville-Gamble, Steven. “Guide to the National Council of La Raza Records.” 1968-1996. Special Collections M0744. Stanford University Libraries Department of Special Collections and University Archives. Stanford University, Stanford, CA.

Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. “Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción records.” 1967-2004 (bulk 1974-1999). 60/1-60/4, FF6/D1. Northeastern University. Archives and Special Collections, Snell Library. Northeastern University, Boston, MA.