Chavez, UFW leader spoke to Hispanics in Lansing, 1990-01-12
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: 1990-01-12
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., 20 x 25 cm. b & w glossy. Content: Headshot of Chavez in light colored jacket and plaid shirt. Headline of article by Jeff Holyfield states: Chavez: Hispanics need opportunity. Articles states Chaves asks for support for his boycott for CA table grapes because of the pesticides used and the tie to high cancer rates on people living near and working in fields. [Note: 1995 newspaper article uses this image. Dinner and rally to honor Chavez. Detroit, Detroit Free Press, 4/26/95. 6 x 20 cm. b & w news clipping. Article talks about a dinner and rally in Detroit area for Chavez who died in 1993. Dinner held at UAW Local 600 in Dearborn, MI, with proceeds going to the United Farm Workers Union. On Sunday a Mass to be held at St. Anne’s Church in Detroit.]
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository