George I. Sanchez
George I. Sánchez — American activist (1906–1972)
George Isidore Sánchez was a pioneer in American educational scholarship and civil rights activism, originally from the state of New Mexico. He served on the faculty of the University of New Mexico, and held several concurrent teaching, chair, and dean positions at The University of Texas at Austin from 1940 until his death. Sanchez also acted as the 13th president of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) while spearheading several landmark civil right aimed court cases focusing on equal educational opportunities for Chicano Americans and opposing the use of racially-biased standardized tests based on non-proficiency in English.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1956) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 1 other record (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Age Of Discovery: English, French, And Dutch Explorations | Coronet Instructional Films | 11 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| Age of Discovery : Spanish and Portuguese Exploration (1950) ▶ | David A. Smart | 11 min. | 16mm | B&W | sound |