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Ten Poems Dedicated to Che Guevara Ten Poems Dedicated to Che Guevara
Date: 7/26/1972Call Number: CAA 060Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Arts, literature and poetry – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Poems dedicated to Che Guevara by various international poets read by Elias Hruska-Cortes and Nina Serrano. Includes fragments of Fidel Castro’s letter to Che and Che’s letter to his daughter. Bilingual Same as CD 410.
Ten Poems Dedicated to Che Guevara; Elias Hruska Cortes and Roberto Vargas at UFW Benefit, Howard Hughes Ten Poems Dedicated to Che Guevara; Elias Hruska Cortes and Roberto Vargas at UFW Benefit, Howard Hughes
Date: 7/26/1972Call Number: CD 410Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Poems dedicated to Che Guevara by various international poets read by Elias Hruska-Cortes and Nina Serrano. Includes fragments of Fidel Castro’s letter to Che and Che’s letter to his daughter. Bilingual Same as CAA-060 Elias Hruska-Cortes and Roberto Vargas read their poems. Same as CAA-061
Elias Hruska Cortes and Roberto Vargas at UFW Benefit, Howard Hughes Elias Hruska Cortes and Roberto Vargas at UFW Benefit, Howard Hughes
Date: 2/18/1972Call Number: CAA 061Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Comunicacion AztlanCollection: Arts, literature and poetry – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Elias Hruska-Cortes and Roberto Vargas read thier poems. Same as CD 410
Poetry and Music by Ruben Ruyal & Phil Serrano; Audio from the documentary "Nueva Havana’" neighborhood in Chile Poetry and Music by Ruben Ruyal & Phil Serrano; Audio from the documentary "Nueva Havana’" neighborhood in Chile
Call Number: CD 411Format: CDProducers: Communicacion AztlanProgram: Communicacion AztlanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
This tape begins with a poem by Ruben Ruyal called ‘Cat in the Mission Nights’ about the conditions in San Francisco’s Mission district and how they connect to the larger US society. Ruben then reads one of his poems about about the conditions and struggles prisoners go through. Both poems are read while Phil Serrano plays guitar in the background. Phil then sings a song he wrote called ‘Graciano’ which is about a young man in college who was killed by police while he was protesting at Wounded Knee. The CD ends with audio from a Chilean film shown that night called ‘Nueva Havana’ about a neighborhood in Chile created by peasants and workers. It includes individual stories and some Chilean political history. Same as CAA 067
Growing Up on Kearny Street" Tape 2 (EH) Growing Up on Kearny Street" Tape 2 (EH)
Date: 8/4/1997Call Number: IH 013AFormat: Cass ACollection: The International Hotel struggle and the Filipino community
Second part of a symposium named "Growing Up on Kearny Street". Contains an unidentified man recollecting his experiences on Kearney Street and his history in the army (WWII). He briefly reflects on the racial climate in the armed forces. Tony Robles, the nephew of Al Robles, recites poetry and reminisces about his experience growing up in San Francisco. To conclude the symposium, a unidentified woman tells of her family history and their journey to America throughout the 1920s and 1940s. Also sheds light on the social ills such as conditions of Kearny Street and surrounding areas during her years as a child and teenager. The biggest social ill was women not being allowed to live on Kearny street and the dangers women and children face.
Eastwind Books (EH) Eastwind Books (EH)
Date: 8/5/1997Call Number: IH 014AFormat: Cass ACollection: The International Hotel struggle and the Filipino community
At a poetry reading in Eastwind Books, Al Robles reads a piece that begins, "Coming Home to this Place Called Manilatown".
Yo Soy Joaquin Yo Soy Joaquin
Call Number: CAA 141Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Arts, literature and poetry – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Luis Miranda reads Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales’ epic poem, Yo Soy Joaquin same as CD 416
UFW benefit at Longshoremen’s Hall: Reel 1 of 3 UFW benefit at Longshoremen’s Hall: Reel 1 of 3
Date: 2/18/1972Call Number: CD 419Format: CDProducers: George CraigCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Poetry readings by Robert Duncan, Robert Creeley, and Serafin Sequia. UFW Union speech by Philip Vera Cruz . MC : Nina Serrano. Much of this has radio signal mixed in, sometimes has radio signal interference. Same as RP-010 reel 1 of 3
Poetry by Ena Hernandez, Pedro Pietri, Pancho Cruz and Sandy Esteves Poetry by Ena Hernandez, Pedro Pietri, Pancho Cruz and Sandy Esteves
Date: 3/31/1973Call Number: CD 427Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Poetry by Ena Hernandez of 3rd World Communications. Puerto Rican poets: Pedro Pietri reads his own poems. Sandy Esteves poems read by Isabel Alegria and Nina Serrano. Same as RP 070.1 and RP 062.1
Reflecciones: Puerto Rico, United Farmworkers, and community land ownership. Reflecciones: Puerto Rico, United Farmworkers, and community land ownership.
Date: 5/24/1973Call Number: RP 070 R2Format: Reel 2Producers: Emiliano Echeverria, Chata Gutierrez, Lillian Del Sol, Nina Serrano, Andres AlegriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Interview about Fiesta Campesina, and the United Farmworkers struggles. Also poetry from Puerto Rican poets Pedro Pietri, Pancho Cruz, and Sandy Estebes. In addition, an interview with La Raza Unida Party Chairman Jose Angel Gutierrez about the question of community land ownership