Chavez, “I’m on a Roll Again” headshot, 1985-11-22
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: 1985-11-22
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 William Archie. 20 x 23 cm. b & w glossy. Content: Headshot of Chavez with grey in his hair, wearing a darker zippered jacket over a light colored shirt. Accompanying article by Helen Fogel, states that Chavez, age 58, remains committed to La Causa and the UFW’s principles. He is on the road again, 20 years after the historic Delano grape strike that won the UFW first bargaining rights. Chavez is also seeking a ban of several pesticides in the vineyards, as well as fresh grapes, Red Coach lettuce, and Campbell Soup products.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository