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Various lists of community, labor, students and other persons interested in/supporting the UFW in Lansing, Ann Arbor and Detroit areas. Lists were printed or written on the reverse side of fliers recycled from previous local UFW events which include a picture of activities in those areas. Fliers and miscellaneous correspondence including a 1996 FOIA request to the Lansing Police Department of patrons at the Latin American Cultural Center on March 24, 1996 is also included.

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This folder includes a flier announcing an exhibit by Nora Chapa Mendoza at the Wayne State University Walter P. Reuther Library and a showing of Fruit of Dreams, a film by Diana Peña.

Abstract This folder includes correspondence, planning notes and fliers for Dia de los Muertos events at Michigan State University for 1995, 1997 and 1998. A 1997 letter announcing the Third Annual Dia de los Muertos, Lansing Michigan with UFW Co-founder, Dolores Huerta in attendance and a 1998 letter to a supporter to continue working on the Fourth Annual Dia de los Muertos event. Also included is one issue of the newsletter Para la Gente in form of a letter requesting Dia de los Muertos support...

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A copy of the 1997 Program-Ad book for 24th Annual program in memory of co-founders Margarito Gonzalez and Pete Martinez.

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This folder includes the Mission statement and objectives of the organization, meeting notes and agendas, sign in sheet and a weekly report for the UFW Detroit Public Action group.

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Petition supporting the renaming of West Vernor Highway between Michigan Avenue and Dix Avenue to Avenida Cesar Chavez in Southwest Detroit. Supporters include a 1999 Chavez march in Detroit and a class of University of Michigan students.

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A two page Lansing State Journal article dated November 20 1996 about LPD shooting victim titled "Officer kills knife-Wielding Lansing Man." Article includes list of past police shootings dating from 1984-1991.

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The event programs for the 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration in 1980 and the (unnumbered) program for the May 5, 1987 events at Michigan State University.

Abstract This folder contains agendas, correspondence, fliers and related activity materials. Included is a a 1993 budget for hosting UFW Union co-founder Dolores Huerta; 1994 list from the Office of Minority Student Affairs on CRU-MECha for September 1 through November 19; one sheet flyer describing MEXA and some of its accomplishments, circa 1996; MEXA activity notes including a Detroit House meeting in 1998; event fliers and budget for 1995 and 1998. Correspondence from CHISPA, 1992 and letters...

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Materials related to the 1998 National conference in Mexico City and th Midwest Regional FOCO conference hosted by Michigan State University in 1999.