Zoot Suit Riots, 1943-1979
Sub-Series
Identifier: 2
Scope and Contents
This series contains items pertaining to the Zoot Suit Riots, a series of violent clashes in June 1943 largely between U.S. and young Latinos in Los Angeles. Materials include a Broadway program from the musical “Zoot Suit” depicting the Zoot Suit riots, and a photograph of the first Zoot Suit on record, originally published in the New York Times.
Dates
- Creation: 1943-1979
Langauge of Materials
From the Collection:
Languages represented in the collection: English, Spanish.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.5 Linear Feet (4 document boxes, 1 oversize doc box, 1 half-size document box, 4 flat oversize boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
Contact:
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu