Guide to the Savino C. “Sam” Lopez Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: HC-57

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Records within this collection reflect efforts to promote women in media in general and to spotlight the activities of individual members. In 1990, the organization was renamed the Wyoming Media Professionals and was opened to both men and women

Dates

1915-1978

Creator

Wyoming Federation of Latin American Clubs (Organization)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biographical / Historical

Savino C. “Sam” Lopez (1898-1978) was a prominent businessman and activist in Cheyenne. As a young man, he farmed his own land, was a postmaster and justice of the peace in New Mexico, and worked for Great Western Sugar Company, United Air Lines, operated a billiards hall and café, and worked as janitor and sales representative. He ran unsuccessfully for the state house of representatives in 1954. Active in the Hispanic community, he was instrumental in the organization and direction of the Latin American Association, the Latin American Club, the Latin American Education Association, Wyoming Federation of Latin American Clubs and the National Latin American Federation

Extent

.5 cubic foot

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection provides Sevino C. "Sam" Lopez family information and documents the activities and interests of various Latin American clubs in Cheyenne and Wyoming