Zapatismo Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-806-BC
Scope and Content
The collection consists of the administrative papers, collected publications, and research of Zapatismo. Materials pertain to the struggle of the indigenous people in Chiapas, Mexico and the Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional (EZLN). The collection is arranged in two series:
Administrative includes statement of purpose, ongoing activity reports, correspondence, and event flyers.
Publications are collected from U.S., Mexican, and EZLN sources. Included are three issues of Palabras del Sur, the publication of Zapatismo. Three videorecordings (on DVD), including Cuentos para Una Soledad Desvelada are also part of this series.
Administrative includes statement of purpose, ongoing activity reports, correspondence, and event flyers.
Publications are collected from U.S., Mexican, and EZLN sources. Included are three issues of Palabras del Sur, the publication of Zapatismo. Three videorecordings (on DVD), including Cuentos para Una Soledad Desvelada are also part of this series.
Dates
- 1991-2001
- Majority of material found within 1998-2000
Language of Materials
English Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biography / History
Zapatismo, formerly known as The Chiapas Committee, was an organization founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico to support indigenous rights and autonomy in Chiapas, Mexico. Zapatismo worked in coordination with human rights observers and other non-governmental organizations in support of the autonomous, indigenous pueblos of Chiapas by sending U.S. delegations to Chiapas, Mexico. In addition, its efforts included hosting guest speakers and women from Chiapas and holding classes and discussion groups in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Zapatismo also organized appearances on Community Cable Channel 27, weekly vigils in front of the Albuquerque Mexican Consulate, letter writing campaigns and fund raisers.
Extent
1 box (.45 cu. ft.)
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of Zapatismo, formerly known as The Chiapas Committee of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The papers document the human rights alliance between this U.S. committee and the on-going struggles of the indigenous people in Chiapas, Mexico.
Arrangement
Arranged in two series:
- Administrative
- Publications
Separated Material
Original VHS tapes are stored in B3. DVDs are housed in the collection for patron use.
- Chiapas Committee (Albuquerque, N.M.)
- Community organization -- Mexico -- Chiapas
- Cuentos para Una Soledad Desvelada
- Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional (Mexico)
- Indians of Mexico -- Mexico -- Chiapas -- Government relations
- Indians of Mexico -- Social conditions
- Mayas -- Mexico -- Chiapas -- Government relations
- Mural painting and decoration
- Palabras del Sur
- Photographs.
- Social movements -- Mexico -- History -- 20th century
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Zapatismo Collection, 1991-2001
- Status
- For Approval
- Author
- Annette M. Rodriguez
- Date
- © 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451