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Chavez and UFW supported by AFL-CIO leader George Meany, 1974-04-11

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7, Item: CCL5

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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: 1974-04-11

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Detroit Free Press. 20 x 25 cm. b & w glossy. Content: Chavez sits in front of table in a patterned shirt with large collar. In front of him is a liquor or wine bottle. To his right is a cup and saucer. In the background can be seen the black eagle symbol of the United Farm Workers Union. The article on the back states he was attending a breakfast rally in Detroit at a local UAW hall.

Repository Details

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

Contact:
MSU Libraries
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East Lansing MI 48823 USA