Los Amigos records
Scope and Content
The Los Amigos collection has materials from 1947 through 1952. This collection contains the organization's constitution and by-laws. A description of the officer positions within the organization and the responsibilities of each office. The collection contains minutes ledger containing the secretary's minutes from Los Amigos meetings. This material is extremely interesting because it recounts the actions taken by Los Amigos and other groups to combat racial discrimination in Athens area restaurants. The collection also contains Los Amigos rosters, and lastly it contains correspondence to the organization. The correspondence includes letters from past members, other organizations/clubs, and Ohio University officials.
Dates
- Creation: 1947-1952
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
History of Los Amigos
Los Amigos was a minority student organization formed in February of 1947. The organization's goal was to provide social and spiritual activities and promote cultural and intellectual advancement for its members. The club consisted primarily of African Americans but was not limited to them as stated in the constitution, "... and for any person regardless of race, color, or creed". Another objective of Los Amigos was to foster a strong sense of unity at Ohio University by sponsoring social events such as dances and plays. The club was also instrumental in achieving social change and combating restaurant discrimination in the Athens area. The latest materials are dated in 1952 and the dissolution date of this club is unknown. An extraneous source for information can be found in the Athena yearbooks from 1948-1950 which have a photo of Los Amigos and a short description.
Extent
0.25 cubic feet (1 Hollinger box)
Abstract
The Los Amigos collection documents the student organization's activities from 1947 through 1952 at Ohio University.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection has been kept in its original order but has been separated into different folders.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Los Amigos (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Los Amigos records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives staff.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
