The Jesús Colón Papers, 1901-1974
Item
Title of collection or material
The Jesús Colón Papers, 1901-1974
Finding aid
Significant contributors
Creation dates
1901-1974 (bulk dates: 1920-1970)
Source institution
General notes
The Jesús Colón Papers are a significant contribution to the study of Puerto Rican history and especially to the reconstruction of Puerto Rican community history in New York. They support research on such topics as organizational development, political participation among Puerto Ricans in New York, employment, discrimination, and the labor movement.
Content notes
There are letters, notes, drafts of published and unpublished works, reports, clippings, and photographs with a majority of the papers consisting of organizational records such as by-laws, minutes, membership lists, programs, and policy statements.
Extent
21.52 cubic feet