Chavez at podium in front of four microphones, 1984-12-11
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: 1984-12-11
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Detroit, MI., Detroit Free Press, Photo by David C. Turnley. 21 x 25 cm. b & w glossy. Content: Podium has UFW symbol on it, and visible text: “ STAND W…” Chavez is wearing a plaid shirt at a breakfast meeting in Detroit, MI. The caption for the photo said, “United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez: “We want you to stop eating grapes and tell your friends to stop eating grapes.”
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository