Mexican Migrant Workers on Train to Colorado, 1946
Scope and Contents
Photographs in this collection include those of activists involved with the United Farm Workers union including Cesar E. Chavez and Dolores Huerta, La Raza Unida party of Colorado and of Young Lords and Latin Kings member Jose Cha Cha Jimenez. Musicians and actors are also included. They include photos of the Fania All-Stars, a group of Puerto Rican musicians featured in the film "Our Latin Thing" and early photos of Ramon Novarre, lead actor in the 1925 film "Ben Hur."
Dates
- Creation: 1946
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This 18 x 13 cm black and white glossy photo is of Mexican immigrants inside a special train on their way to work in beet fields in Colorado in 1945. They are giving the “v” for victory sign, during World War II. The photo was taken by a photographer from The Denver Post.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository