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MEChA, MSU : Grape Boycott, 1994

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 20

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection is comprised of three Series. Series I includes files from the Lansing Cristo Rey Community Center that were recovered by T. Mireles; Series II. includes some of the files of the Xicano Development Center, Lansing and Detroit offices; and Series III. Select files from the MEChA/MEXA files previously sited at the MSU Libraries. The originals were deaccessioned and returned to a MEChA officer. All series contains meeting agendas and minutes, budgets, correspondence, and printed materials regarding the activities of the organizations. The Michigan State University student chapter of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) series also includes their constitution, membership information, newspaper articles and action files. Significant in this series is information on the student led MSU grape boycott, Book Check Out, Affirmative Action issues, Chicano Latino Studies correspondence and planning notes as well as the agreements between the MSU administration and MEChA on negotiated points.

Dates

  • Creation: 1993 - 2009

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research

Conditions Governing Access

The material is stored off site. Please request materials 3 days ahead of your visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (2 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This folder includes fliers, correspondence, newsclippings, press releases related to the 1996 hunger strike by 6 Chicana/o students to demand that MSU once again boycott non-UFW harvested grapes and lettuce. An agreement between Peter McPherson, MSU President and MEChA students is included as well as a 1975 news article documenting MSU's previous boycott of non-UFW harvested grapes and lettuce.

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository

Contact:
MSU Libraries
366 W. Circle Drive
East Lansing MI 48823 USA