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- Collection: Young Lords in Lincoln Park Collection
The Dawning of a New Day
Song lyrics for an anthem for José "Cha-Cha" Jiménez's aldermanic campaign in 46th Ward, Chicago.
Young Lords Organization Activity Report
Activity report of the Young Lords Organization from April 10 to April 24, 1974. The report documents the efforts of the organization to coordinate a social event, and resulting conflict with the ward alderman.
Press Release: Call for Demonstration
Untitled press release of the Young Lords Organization, calling for a community demonstration against drug abuse, police harassment and urban renewal.
Press Release: Drugs
Untitled press release of the Young Lords Organization, addressing the topic of drug trafficking in in Lincoln Park, Chicago.
Press Release: Voter Intimidation
"Community Groups Call on Board of Elections to Change Voter Registration Locations which are Inappropriate and Intimidate Voters," press release of the Young Lords Organization.
Press Release: Police Harassment of Gladys Mercado
"Community Organizations Urge Immediate End of Police Harassment of Mrs. Gladys Mercado," press release of the Young Lords Organization.
RTA position statement
Young Lords Organization position statement on the Regional Transit Authority Act, Illinois Senate Bill 27, 1974.
Young Lords history (Spanish), 1972
"Breve Historia de la Organizacion de los Young Lords." Spanish language history of the Young Lords Organization.
I Am a Revolutionary with Young Lords and Black Panther logos banner
Young Lords and Black Panther Party banner reading "I am a revolutionary!" and "Chairman Fred Hampton" and featuring the Black Panther and Young Lords logos.
Manuel Ramos Y Pancho Lind and Young Lords Logo banner
Poster reading "Manuel Ramos Y Pancho Lind" in large lettering below the Young Lords logo.
Young Lords logo poster
Poster featuring the Young Lords logo of a raised fist holding a rifle. The phrase "Tengo Puerto Rico en mi Corazon" is arched above the image.
Ideology of the Young Lords Party, 1972
Document detailing the ideology of the Young Lords Organization, including the history of Puerto Rican war, economic, and military struggles, colonization, and contemporary society.
Estervina Jiménez Velez video interview and biography
Although Estervina Jiménez has never lived in Chicago herself, her life has been deeply connected to the city. Born and raised in Barrio San Salvador of Caguas, Puerto Rico, Ms. Jiménez’s husband, Cordero, traveled back and forth to Chicago’s La…
Carlos Vasquez video interview and biography
Carlos Vazquez is from Detroit, Michigan but he was born in Mexico and his family is from Ciudad Juárez on the border with Texas. Mr. Vasquez’s family settled in Detroit in the 1940s and 1950s. Mr. Vasquez is a musician who has played in several…
Rebecca “Buffy” Vance inerview and biography
Rebecca “Buffy” Vance was friends with “Stony,” who was a white southerner and one of the main Young Lords from the Wieland branch of the group before they became human rights activists for Latinos and the poor. Stony was about 17-years-old then…
Vincent Vaca video interview and biography
Oral history of Vincent Vaca, interviewed by Jose 'Cha-Cha' Jimenez, on 5/8/2013 about the Young Lords in Lincoln Park.
COINTELPRO Puerto Rican Groups, Vol. 5- EBF 222 105-93124
FBI Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) files on Puerto Rican Groups, Vol. 5- EBF 222 105-93124. Obtained under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts.
COINTELPRO Puerto Rican Groups, Vol. 3- EBF 196 105-93124
FBI Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) files on Puerto Rican Groups, Vol. 3- EBF 196 105-93124. Obtained under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts.
COINTELPRO Puerto Rican Groups, Vol. 3-147 EBF 105-93124
FBI Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) files on Puerto Rican Groups, Vol. 3-147 EBF 105-93124. Obtained under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts.
COINTELPRO Puerto Rican Groups, Section 6 (264- ) 105-93124
FBI Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) files on Puerto Rican Groups, Section 6 (264- ) 105-93124. Obtained under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts.
COINTELPRO Puerto Rican Groups, Section 5 (204-263) 105-93124
FBI Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) files on Puerto Rican Groups, Section 5 (204-263) 105-93124. Obtained under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts.
COINTELPRO Puerto Rican Groups, Section 4 (153-203) 105-93124
FBI Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) files on Puerto Rican Groups, Section 4 (153-203) 105-93124. Obtained under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts.
COINTELPRO Puerto Rican Groups, Section 3 (131-152) 105-93124
FBI Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) files on Puerto Rican Groups, Section 3 (131-152) 105-93124. Obtained under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts.