El Colegio Jacinto Trevino & LULAC

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Jacinto Treviño Patch

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An embroidered patch depicting the logo of Colegio Jacinto Treviño.

Relocated to Mercedes Summer 1970

1970

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Part of a series of three photographs depicting the new location of the Colegio Jacinto Treviño in Mercedes, Texas. Prior to the acquisition of this site, Colegio meetings were held informally in various locations.

1971 CJT Motto

June 6, 1971

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Sign showing the Colegio’s 1971 Motto, written in red and black marker. The sign reads: COLEGIO MOTTO “…DO NOT MEASURE ME BY THE YARDSTICK OF GRINGO PSYCHOLOGY FOR I WAS BORN OF THE LAND ON THE FIELD OF STRUGGLE, AND I BEAR THE SCARS OF EXPLOITATION ON MY BACK.”

June 21, 1971 Vicente and Connie’s Trip to Mercedes To meet with Narciso Aleman

June 21, 1971

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Part of a series of three photographs taken during a 1971 meeting between Vicente and Connie and Narciso Aleman, one of the founders of the Colegio. Vicente and Connie officially joined the Colegio staff that summer.

Colegio’s Filing System A

August 1971

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An open filing cabinet with four drawers, flanked by 3 other similar cabinets. Each drawer is packed with files.

Revolutionary Brothers

May 1972

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Pictures taken at the Colegio Jacinto Treviño’s annual orientation for students

Bicultural/Bilingual Early Childhood Education

December 1972

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Picture of the early childhood education program in the Colegio. The director for this program was Sylvia Llanes.

1972 Colegio Personalities–VICTOR MOHENO

1968

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LULAC Members–Christmas Cheer Dispensers, Galavan Brothers, LULAC National Educational Service

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Members of LULAC wrapping presents for those serving overseas. A picture of the four Galvan brothers. Ralph Galvan co-chaired for Lulac. Lulac members around the sign at their Corpus Christi location.