Multiculturalism
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on policies or programs that foster the preservation of different cultural identities, including customs, languages, and beliefs, within a unified society such as a state or nation. Works on the condition in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups coexist within one society are entered under: Cultural pluralism. Works on the blending of elements from two or more cultures, often producing a distinctive successor culture, are entered under: Cultural fusion.
Found in 4 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
Box 3: CME Records, 2005-2009
File — Box U336.0003: Series U336.05 [Barcode: U186023308053]
Identifier: U336.05.0003
Abstract
Box contains some records from the Center for Multicultural Excellence (CME) including event flyers, the Collective Voices email newsletter (2005), informational pamphlets, communications about CME programs, and reference materials including a Social Justice Terminology booklet (2007).
Dates:
2005-2009
Center for Multicultural Excellence Records
Collection
Identifier: U336
Abstract
This office was founded as the Office of Multicultural Affairs, changed in 2002 to The Center for Multicultural Excellence. The functions of this office are, as of 2024, largely fulfilled by both the The Cultural Center, which lives within Student Affairs and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which lives within the Chancellor's Office and primarily supports faculty and staff.The Office of Multicultural Affairs was formed to work with students, faculty, staff, and...
Dates:
1988 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1988 - 2002
Interfamilia Proposal, between 1968-1971
File
Identifier: B105.02.0001.0020
Scope and Contents
Centro Cultural proposal for student exchange between Mexican-Americans in Denver and Jefferson County. Also, letter from YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, Denver Youth Coalition, regarding cultural visit to Mexico for a student from Denver.
Dates:
between 1968-1971