The Sacramento Movimiento Chicano and Mexican American Education Oral History Project Digital Collection Announcement
In the late 1960s, Sac State served as an important site for Chicana/o student organizers who sought to revolutionize academia from inside and make impactful changes in the community. In 2012, a group of Chicana/o movement elders formed The Sacramento Movimiento Chicano and Mexican American Education Oral History Project. The purpose of the collective was to record oral histories capturing Chicana/o activists’ involvement in and contributions to the Mexican American civil rights movement in Sacramento from 1965-1980.
The library’s newly enhanced digital collection has added 27 new oral histories to our collection since 2023, bringing the total to an impressive 125 narratives. These additions provide even more depth and breadth to our understanding of this crucial period in Sacramento's history. Each story offers unique insights into the struggles, triumphs, and lasting impact of Chicana/o activists who sought to revolutionize academia and effect meaningful change in their community.
In our commitment to inclusivity and wider accessibility, we have ensured that all oral histories in the digital collection are discoverable in both English and Spanish. This bilingual approach allows a broader audience to engage with these important historical accounts, bridging language barriers and fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the Movimiento Chicano. Full text transcripts are available for download via the Chicano Oral History Project page.
Chicano Oral History Digital Collection
Image: State Hornet, Vol. 22, No. 10, 1969. Gerth Special Collections & University Archives