Esperanza Martell Papers
Content Description
Esperanza Martell is a social justice activist, educator, organizer, and artist. A graduate of the Hunter College School of Social Work, where she teaches and serves as a field advisor, Martell has been involved in various social justice causes since the early 1970s with a focus on ending violence in the lives of women of color. She is the co-founder of Casa Atabex Aché (Womyn's House of Power), a social justice non-profit focused on women. Martell's papers contain biographical information and material related to her graduate education, teaching and advising. A bulk of the material dates from the early 1970s through 2000s, and is devoted to documenting her work as a social justice warrior, advocate and organizer, including event programs and planning documents, organizational and committee papers, articles, clippings, and other research materials. The collection is 36 cubic feet.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
Gift of Esperanza Martell.
Restrictions Apply
Yes
Access Restrictions
This unprocessed collection is open to researchers at the discretion of the Archives.
Use Restrictions
Collection available for use and/or copying for scholarly research, educational instruction, or personal use only. Copyright is held by Esperanza Martell.
Dates
- 1930-2012
- Majority of material found within 1970s-2000s
Creator
- Martell, Esperanza (Person)
Extent
36 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Spanish; Castilian
Metadata Rights Declarations
Inventory
Folder level inventory available upon request.
- Activism Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Bronx (New York, N.Y.) -- Social conditions Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Education, Higher--New York (State) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Hispanic American women Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Puerto Rican women -- Services for -- New York (State) -- New York Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
