Felix J. Alvarez: Chicano Movement and Mestizaje Ideology Oral History

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Date
2021 (Creation date: 2019-04-26)
Main contributors
Alvarez, Felix J.; Alvarez, Rocio Mercedes
Summary
Felix J. Alvarez was an early participant of the Chicano Movement and an early member of El Teatro Campesino.  The purpose of this interview was to better understand mestizaje ideology and its popularity during the height of the Chicano Movement.  Alvarez discusses his participation within the Chicano Movement and his understanding of the concept of mestizaje. 
Contributor
Texas A & M University. Department of Philosophy
Publisher
Texas A & M University
Genres
sound; interview; Oral histories
Subjects
Alvarez, Felix J.; Mestizaje; Chicano movement; El Teatro Campesino; Mexican American civil rights; Chicanismo
Time periods
Nineteen sixties; Nineteen seventies; Twentieth century
Locations
United States; Texas; College Station
Collection
Chicano Movement and Mestizaje Ideology Oral History
Unit
Graduate Student Research
Languages
English; Spanish
Terms of Use
In copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Physical Description
2 audio files
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Notes
born digital
Recorded as part of a dissertation, "Mestizaje: An Ideology in Flux?", submitted to Texas A&M University in the field of philosophy in 2021.

Creation/Production Credits

Interview conducted by Rocio Mercedes Alvarez.

Language Note

In English with some Spanish.

Access Restrictions

This item is accessible by: the public.