The Armando Miguel Rodriguez Papers (1940-2010) document Rodriguez’s work as an educator and advocate for bilingual education. The majority of the material dates from the early 1970s through 1980s, with very sparse documentation during the 1960s. These files illustrate Rodriguez’s work to promote higher education for bilingual children. The collection includes conference speeches, correspondence, reports, articles, news clippings, and audio file interviews. The collection is composed of five series: Personal Files (1940-2010), Professional Files (1958-1999), Book Manuscript (2008), Achievement Files (1969-1982), and Photographs and Scrapbooks (1952-2008).

The Personal Files (1940-2010) document Rodriguez’s early education and personal interests. The files are arranged chronologically and include materials from high school and college, wrestling materials, U.S. presidential invitations, and an audio interview with Rodriguez.

The Professional Files (1958-2008) are divided into four sub-series, Local (1958-1964), State (1970-1985), National (1978-1988) and Speeches (1966-1986). These files document Rodriguez’s various careers as an advocate for bilingual education, particularly in the 1960’s and the 1980’s. The Local sub-series documents Rodriguez’s election to the 77^th State District Assembly in San Diego as well as his position as Chief of the Bureau of Intergroup Relations for the California State Department of Education. Arranged chronologically, this sub-series includes news clippings, campaign propaganda, and correspondence. The State sub-series document Rodriguez’s work at the state-level, including his career as Assistant Commissioner for the Regional Office of Education and President of East Los Angeles College. The materials include news clippings, honorable recognitions, articles written by Rodriguez, his inauguration, and professional correspondence. The National sub-series document Rodriguez’s career at the national-level while working at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and his firm Rodriguez Associates Ltd. The majority of the materials include biographical sketches, National Hispanic University reports, news clippings, and project reports to and from the Hearst Foundation regarding education programs in different school districts. Of particular interest are the educational computer program materials for school districts nationwide as well as the trip to observe bilingual programs Kazakhstan, Russia with Randolph Hearst. The last of the sub-series, Speeches, includes conference speeches that Rodriguez made throughout his career as an advocate for bilingual education. These files are arranged chronologically.

The Book Manuscript Files (2007-2008) are organized into two sub-series, “UNPM Manuscript” (2007) and From the Barrio to Washington Early Draft (2008).  The “UNPM Manuscript” sub-series provide an early draft of his autobiography. The From the Barrio to Washington sub-series is Rodriguez’s account of his journey from an immigrant child to serving under four different U.S. presidents  in an effort to help shape bilingual education. A video of Rodriguez’s book signing and audio interviews are also included.

The Achievement Files (1952-2004) include certificates and plaques to Rodriguez’s professional career documenting Rodriguez’s professional accomplishments. The series is chronologically arranged.

The Photographs and Scrapbook Files (1952-2008) provide excellent documentation of Rodriguez’s career including material regarding his induction ceremony President of East Los Angeles College. The series include a variety of photographs from the mid 1960’s to 1980’s. Arranged chronologically and further subdivided alphabetically for these files include images of San Diego State College Wrestling team, 77^th State District Assembly, Inauguration ceremony to East Los Angeles College, and family photographs. The scrapbooks include correspondence of the inauguration to East Los Angeles College and ceremonial photographs.