La Raza Candidate in Denver, CO, 1970-09-20
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: 1970-09-20
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Denver: Denver Post, 1970. 26 x 20 cm, b & w glossy. Duane Howell. Content: Joe Gonzalez, first official candidate for La Raza Unida party presents his signed petition to Colorado Secretary of State Byron Anderson to have his name placed on the November 1970 ballot in the House of Representatives in District 15.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository