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Cinco de Mayo (Mexican holiday)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Cited sources in LCSH: Alisky, M. Historical dict. of Mexico, 2008 ǂb (Fifth of May (Cinco de Mayo): anniversary of the 1862 Battle of Puebla) Britannica online, June 22, 2012 ǂb (Cinco de Mayo (Spanish, "Fifth of May") also known as the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, national holiday in Mexico) Encyc. of Lat. Am. hist. and culture, c1996 ǂb (Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican national holiday commemorating the triumph of the Mexican army over the French on 5 May 1862, the battle of Puebla)

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

American Jewish Committee, Colorado Chapter, El Centro Cultural Project Records

 Collection
Identifier: B105
Abstract The American Jewish Committee is an ethnic advocacy group established in New York in 1906. The Denver office of the AJC opened in 1967 and closed in 2013. This collection primarily contains the records of the El Centro Cultural Project from the Colorado Chapter. The joint project between the Jews and the "Chicanos" existed from 1968 to 1971 when it was discontinued due to financial difficulties and inter-group differences. Hispanic art and culture was emphasized. The opening of the center...
Dates: 1968-1973
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / American Jewish Committee, Colorado Chapter, El Centro Cultural Project Records

Dancers at Cinco de Mayo Celebration (Frame 13), 1972 May 5

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0014.00002.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting two dancers in traditional Mexican costumes at a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1972 May 5
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 97 / Traditions - Cinco de Mayo PHOTO

Dancers at Cinco de Mayo Celebration (Frame 17), 1972 May 5

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0014.00002.00002
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting two dancers in traditional Mexican costumes at a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1972 May 5
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 97 / Traditions - Cinco de Mayo PHOTO

El Centro Opening and Cinco de Mayo, 1969-1970

 File
Identifier: B105.02.0001.0029
Abstract

Clippings, notes, and programs fro the opening of El Centro and the second Cinco de Mayo in Denver, which was begun by Centro Cultural.

Dates: 1969-1970
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B105, American Jewish Committee, Colorado Chapter, El Centro Cultural Project Records / El Centro-Cultural Project Records / Box 1

Kizumba Performing at Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 1995 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0014.00001
Abstract

Two singers and an electric guitar player perform on the steps outside the Driscoll Student Center on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Several young children are playing on the steps in front of them. (from caption on back): The Afro-Caribbean band "Kizumba" performs at DU's celebration of Cinco de Mayo/May Daze. The event was sponsored by the Latino Student Alliance, the DU Programs Board, and the Office of Minority Affairs.

Dates: 1995 May
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 97 / Traditions - Cinco de Mayo PHOTO

Latin American Student Alliance Cinco de Mayo Celebration Proposal , 1995 January 10

 Item
Identifier: U401.0001.0005.00001
Abstract

The University of Denver Latin Student Alliance's (formerly the Hispanic Student Alliance) 1995 Cinco de Mayo celebration proposal to increase cultural awareness of the Hispanic culture within the DU community.

Dates: 1995 January 10
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U401, Latine Student Alliance (LSA) Records / Box 1: Latine Student Alliance Records / Latino Student Alliance (LSA)

Publicity and Clippings, 1968-1971

 File
Identifier: B105.02.0001.0023
Dates: 1968-1971
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B105, American Jewish Committee, Colorado Chapter, El Centro Cultural Project Records / El Centro-Cultural Project Records / Box 1

The Denver Clarion, vol. 76, issue 80, 1972 May 3

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v076i80_19720503
Abstract

Third annual Black Arts Festival expands focus. Slide show presentation feature of SOAR program. Psychiatrist among group to evaluate drug problem. UMAS sponsors “Cinco de Mayo”.

Dates: 1972 May 3
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 76

The Denver Clarion, vol. 102, 1995 May 11

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v102_19950511
Abstract

Even after Earthfest, every day is Earth day. Fiesta celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Time Warner CEO to speak at graduation.

Dates: 1995 May 11
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 102

Traditions - Cinco de Mayo Dance, 1972 May 5

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0014.00002
Abstract

Set of black and white negatives with contact sheet of dancers at the University of Denver in Cinco de Mayo 1972.

Dates: 1972 May 5
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 97 / Traditions - Cinco de Mayo PHOTO

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