Dr. Javier Villarreal Collection of Selena Publications
Most of the material in this collection takes place in the immediate aftermath of Selena’s murder. It touches on her rise to stardom, and the trial.
Dates
- 1990's
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions
Conditions Governing Use
This material is made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to taking precautions against infringement of copyright and respecting the publication rights of reproduced materials. All rights are reserved and retained regardless of current or future development or laws that may apply to fair use standards. Any materials used should be fully credited with their source according to the example given in the Preferred Citation note. Requests for assistance with citations and images of publication quality should be directed to specialcollections@tamucc.edu
Extent
2.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
Selena Quintanilla Perez was one of the most influential Tejano singers in history. She was murdered by her embezzling boutique manager in Corpus Christi in 1995. This collection centers around the aftermath.
Biographical / Historical
Selena Quintanilla Perez, known professionally as Selena, was a musical and fashion icon that helped Tejano music break into the mainstream. Born in 1971, Selena quickly began to rise in the music industry after winning the Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year inn 1987. She went on to win that award nine more times consecutively.
Selena’s accomplishments are well and extensively documented. She broke barriers not only for women in Tejano music, but for Tejano music itself. She was also a fashion icon, owning boutiques in Corpus Christi and San Antonio. In early 1995 she discovered the manager of these boutiques had been embezzling funds with a nonexistent Selena fan club. When she confronted her, the woman pulled out a revolver and shot Selena in the back, killing her.
Selena’s legacy can be felt far and wide, but especially so in the Coastal Bend. Tejano music suffered a serious decline after her passing. A large monument was constructed in her memory on the sea wall of Corpus Christi Bay. Only 23 when she died, her loss continues to be felt to those who were touched by her music.
Arrangement
This collection is organized into four series, Audio Visual, Books, Magazines, and Other. The magazines are arranged in alphabetical order by title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by Dr. Javier Villarreal
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Eric Christensen, Librarian of Archive Processing for Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi.
- Title
- Dr. Javier Villarreal Collection of Selena Publications
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Eric Christensen
- Date
- 5-5-2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Edition statement
- First
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives, Mary and Jeff Bell Library, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Repository
6300 Ocean Dr.
Unit 5702
Corpus Christi TX 78412 United States
361-825-4500
361-825-5973 (Fax)
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