Oral History

Matias & Maria Varela Interview

Themes:
Subjects:
SMC Arts Council, Susan Cashion, Shadidi Harding, Ravenswood High School Dance Studio, Columbia Cascameda, Maria Elena Varela, Ramon Morones, Matias Varela, Meda Okelo, Raices de Mexico, EPA Center Arts
Date of Creation or Publication:
6/10/2021
Creator
Ruben Avelar
Donor
Matias & Maria Varela
Language
English
Copyright Statement:
Interview of Matias & Maria Elena Varela by Ruben Avelar. Topics include EPA crime reputation in the 1950s and over the years; move to EPA; incorporation; community engagement; creation, growth and legacy of Raices de Mexico - dance, costumes, and more; Matias and the SMC Arts Council; and others.

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