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Fort Ord Yearbook: Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 10 June 1968 - 2 August 1968, U.S. Army Jun 1968

Fort Ord Yearbook: Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 10 June 1968 - 2 August 1968, U.S. Army

Fort Ord Yearbooks

Fort Ord California U.S. Army Training Center Infantry Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 10 June 1968 - 2 August 1968


Fort Ord Yearbook: Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 15 January 1968 - 8 March 1968, U.S. Army Jan 1968

Fort Ord Yearbook: Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 15 January 1968 - 8 March 1968, U.S. Army

Fort Ord Yearbooks

Fort Ord California U.S. Army Training Center Infantry Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 15 January 1968 - 8 March 1968


10,000 Mass In Grand Celebration: Misa De 10,000 En Una Fiesta Grande Jan 1968

10,000 Mass In Grand Celebration: Misa De 10,000 En Una Fiesta Grande

Subjects

Image is of Senator Robert E. Kennedy and Cesar Chavez. The article explains that after Mr. Chavez's 25 day fast there was a celebration where 10,000 individuals attended. There was a Protestant and Catholic mass and ritual of breaking of the bread (part of Mexican culture) that took place.


The Strikers Of Coachella: Los Huelguistas De Coachella Jan 1968

The Strikers Of Coachella: Los Huelguistas De Coachella

Subjects

Images of Coachella Strike that took place in 1968.


Mayors Reject Anti-Boycott Move And Canada Rallies To United Farm Workers Organization Committee: Los Alcaldes Rechazan La Medida Anti Boicot Y Las Manifestaciones De Canadá Ante El Comité De La Organización De Trabajadores Agrícolas Unidos Jan 1968

Mayors Reject Anti-Boycott Move And Canada Rallies To United Farm Workers Organization Committee: Los Alcaldes Rechazan La Medida Anti Boicot Y Las Manifestaciones De Canadá Ante El Comité De La Organización De Trabajadores Agrícolas Unidos

Subjects

The article on the left discusses the political debate between mayors, politicians and growers over the grape boycott. The article on the right side includes an image of a march that took place in Toronto, Canada where over 1,000 Canadians marched in support of the grape boycott in California. The article below elaborates on the events of that day also it illustrates the solidarity in support of the farm workers movement. The mayor and city council of Toronto, Canada declared November 23, 1968 "Grape Day."


Farm Workers: Campesinos Jan 1968

Farm Workers: Campesinos

Subjects

La imagen es de trabajadores agrícolas que trabajan bajo el sol y en condiciones terribles. (Eng): Image is of farm workers working under hot sun and terrible conditions.


Trial & Boycott Builds: Juicio En La Corte Y Boicot Jan 1968

Trial & Boycott Builds: Juicio En La Corte Y Boicot

Activists

Article describes Cesar Chavez trial that took place in 1968. It describes how all farmworkers, from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities came together to show their support for Mr. Chavez. This image also includes an article explaining the number of boycotts that took place across the United States.


Chavez Is Improving & Grapemobile On The Prowl: Chávez Está Mejorando Y Grape Mobile Al Acecho Jan 1968

Chavez Is Improving & Grapemobile On The Prowl: Chávez Está Mejorando Y Grape Mobile Al Acecho

Activists

The first article focuses on Cesar Chavez's injuries. Included are witchcraft and ghosts stories. Lastly it includes a short report of Grapemobile in the Bay Area, as a form to continue protesting/boycotting.


We Remember Robert Kennedy: Recordando A Robert Kennedy Jan 1968

We Remember Robert Kennedy: Recordando A Robert Kennedy

Politicians

Images are of Robert Francis Kennedy who was an ally of the labor movement and the efforts of United States Farm Workers Association. Similar to President Kennedy his brother was a champion of better working conditions and human laws/treatment for workers. He was a champion of civil rights until he was assassinated on June 5, 1968.


10,000 Mass In Grand Celebration: Misa De 10,000 En Una Fiesta Grande Jan 1968

10,000 Mass In Grand Celebration: Misa De 10,000 En Una Fiesta Grande

Politicians

Image is of Senator Robert E. Kennedy and Cesar Chavez. The article explains that after Mr. Chavez's 25 day fast there was a celebration where 10,000 individuals attended. There was a Protestant and Catholic mass and ritual of breaking of the bread (part of Mexican culture) that took place.


Impartial Justice, Ufwoc For Humphrey & Endorsements: Justicia Imparcial, Ufwoc Para Humphrey & Endosos Jan 1968

Impartial Justice, Ufwoc For Humphrey & Endorsements: Justicia Imparcial, Ufwoc Para Humphrey & Endosos

United States Government

The article on the left side was written by Antonio Oredain where he explains why law and justice in the United States is not impartial. He states that if it was impartial police officers in the photographs would not have taken pictures of all the individuals picketing. The article on the right side was written by Jaime Reyes Sanchez where he describes a few elections where the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee endorsed Humphrey and Carston. Included is also an image of Cesar Chavez bedridden speaking with Alan Cranston. At the time, Alan Cranston was running for United States Senate.


Qué Significan Las Elecciones Para Nosotros Y Conferencias: What Do The Elections Mean For Us & Conferences Jan 1968

Qué Significan Las Elecciones Para Nosotros Y Conferencias: What Do The Elections Mean For Us & Conferences

Politicians

El artículo del lado izquierdo explica la importancia de las elecciones. El impacto de las decisiones de los que están en el poder. Después del asesinato del presidente Kennedy. El Sindicato Unido de Trabajadores Agrícolas previó que, si se elegía un presidente republicano, sería difícil para ellos abogar por mejores condiciones laborales para todos los trabajadores. El artículo del lado derecho explica que hubo varias conferencias celebradas en 1968 sobre los obstáculos que enfrentaron los Mexicoamericanos y trataron de encontrar soluciones. El segundo artículo describe las dificultades de los jóvenes en Puerto Rico. A los puertorriqueños hasta el día de …


La Union Demanda $650.000 En Pleito Y Nixon No Sabe Lo Que Dice: The Union Demands $650,000 In Lawsuit And Nixon Does Not Know What He Is Saying Jan 1968

La Union Demanda $650.000 En Pleito Y Nixon No Sabe Lo Que Dice: The Union Demands $650,000 In Lawsuit And Nixon Does Not Know What He Is Saying

Politicians

El artículo de la izquierda se centra en una demanda que los agricultores presentaron contra sus trabajadores por violar las leyes laborales. Los escritores explican que fue una conspiración contra los trabajadores agrícolas parte de sus esfuerzos antisindicales. En el lado derecho hay varios artículos, uno de los cuales analiza el pago injusto de los trabajadores agrícolas. El otro describe la falta de comprensión del presidente Nixon sobre el boicot y las demandas de los trabajadores agrícolas. (Eng): The article on the left focuses on a lawsuit that growers filed against their workers for violating the labor laws. The writers …


Impartial Justice, Ufwoc For Humphrey & Endorsements: Justicia Imparcial, Ufwoc Para Humphrey & Endosos Jan 1968

Impartial Justice, Ufwoc For Humphrey & Endorsements: Justicia Imparcial, Ufwoc Para Humphrey & Endosos

Politicians

The article on the left side was written by Antonio Oredain where he explains why law and justice in the United States is not impartial. He states that if it was impartial police officers in the photographs would not have taken pictures of all the individuals picketing. The article on the right side was written by Jaime Reyes Sanchez where he describes a few elections where the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee endorsed Humphrey and Carston. Included is also an image of Cesar Chavez bedridden speaking with Alan Cranston. At the time, Alan Cranston was running for United States Senate.


Letters To The Editor: Cartas Al Editor Jan 1968

Letters To The Editor: Cartas Al Editor

Politicians

Ted Wurm describes the reality of farm workers. He mentions some of the push back that strikes and boycotts underwent. However, he does state that the farm worker movement has gathered support form prominent Catholic bishops. Bernard J. Cronniger letter is in support of collective bargaining and fair labor contracts for migrant workers. Barbara J. Lestak wrote a letter in support of the grape strike and farm workers. Lastly a letter from Larry Itliong, a labor activist/leader, written in Filipino, advocating for a continuation of boycotts and strikes to hopefully cause change to occur. On the right side there an …


Growers Violate Child Labor Laws, Three Mexicans Killed Smuggling "Accident" In Texas & What Is Cooking At Filipino Hall? : Productores Violan Leyes De Trabajo Infantil, Tres Mexicanos Muertos En "Accidente" De Contrabando En Texas Y ¿Qué Se Está Cocinando En Filipino Hall? Jan 1968

Growers Violate Child Labor Laws, Three Mexicans Killed Smuggling "Accident" In Texas & What Is Cooking At Filipino Hall? : Productores Violan Leyes De Trabajo Infantil, Tres Mexicanos Muertos En "Accidente" De Contrabando En Texas Y ¿Qué Se Está Cocinando En Filipino Hall?

States

The article on the top of the left side states that in 1968 there were approximately 14,000 children working in the fields. Such actions were a direct violation of the child labor laws. The image is of children, their parents and co-workers on the front lines boycotting unjust and inhumane working conditions. The article that follows describes one of the many tragedies that Mexicans faced. It describes the treacherous journey of 46 men to the United States. On the right side there are images of Esperanza Pulmano, Carmen Reyes and Leona Guzma cooking for folks at the picket line. The …


The Fast: La Ayuná Jan 1968

The Fast: La Ayuná

Subjects

Photographs depict one of many fasts that Cesar Chavez underwent. Fasts where a symbol of penitence and hope for a better life for all workers. Fasting is an integral practice of nonviolence resistance it is to demonstrate an individual's commitment and dedication to the movement. During his fast many union members and supports went to pray and support Cesar Chavez.


Trial & Boycott Builds: Juicio En La Corte Y Boycott Jan 1968

Trial & Boycott Builds: Juicio En La Corte Y Boycott

Subjects

Article describes Cesar Chavez trial that took place in 1968. It describes how all farmworkers, from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities came together to show their support for Mr. Chavez. This image also includes an article explaining the number of boycotts that took place across the United States.


Scabs Beat Hirsch: Violencia Contré Hirsch Jan 1968

Scabs Beat Hirsch: Violencia Contré Hirsch

Subjects

Image depicts Fred Hirsch, a volunteer for the United Farm Workers Union, severally injured by Armando Robles and over 20 scab workers. The article describes the violence and brutality that farmworkers and supporters of the union faced.


Why We Struggle By: Gustavo Gutierrez: Por Qué Luchamos Por: Gustavo Gutierrez Jan 1968

Why We Struggle By: Gustavo Gutierrez: Por Qué Luchamos Por: Gustavo Gutierrez

Subjects

Images depict farm workers engaged in hard labor. In this article Mr. Gutierrez describes why they struggle and acknowledge the efforts that began in Delano, California. He not only recognized the huge strides that the workers in California had made but also the fact that the contracts that they signed should and could be replicated across the country.


Poverty In Usa & Poverty In Mexico: Pobreza En Usa Y Pobreza En México Jan 1968

Poverty In Usa & Poverty In Mexico: Pobreza En Usa Y Pobreza En México

Subjects

Image stating that there is poverty in the United States as well as Mexico.


Qué Significan Las Elecciones Para Nosotros Y Conferencias: What Do The Elections Mean For Us & Conferences Jan 1968

Qué Significan Las Elecciones Para Nosotros Y Conferencias: What Do The Elections Mean For Us & Conferences

Subjects

El artículo del lado izquierdo explica la importancia de las elecciones. El impacto de las decisiones de los que están en el poder. Después del asesinato del presidente Kennedy. El Sindicato Unido de Trabajadores Agrícolas previó que, si se elegía un presidente republicano, sería difícil para ellos abogar por mejores condiciones laborales para todos los trabajadores. El artículo del lado derecho explica que hubo varias conferencias celebradas en 1968 sobre los obstáculos que enfrentaron los Mexicoamericanos y trataron de encontrar soluciones. El segundo artículo describe las dificultades de los jóvenes en Puerto Rico. A los puertorriqueños hasta el día de …


Growers Violate Child Labor Laws, Three Mexicans Killed Smuggling "Accident" In Texas & What Is Cooking At Filipino Hall? : Productores Violan Leyes De Trabajo Infantil, Tres Mexicanos Muertos En "Accidente" De Contrabando En Texas Y ¿Qué Se Está Cocinando En Filipino Hall? Jan 1968

Growers Violate Child Labor Laws, Three Mexicans Killed Smuggling "Accident" In Texas & What Is Cooking At Filipino Hall? : Productores Violan Leyes De Trabajo Infantil, Tres Mexicanos Muertos En "Accidente" De Contrabando En Texas Y ¿Qué Se Está Cocinando En Filipino Hall?

Subjects

The article on the top of the left side states that in 1968 there were approximately 14,000 children working in the fields. Such actions were a direct violation of the child labor laws. The image is of children, their parents and co-workers on the front lines boycotting unjust and inhumane working conditions. The article that follows describes one of the many tragedies that Mexicans faced. It describes the treacherous journey of 46 men to the United States. On the right side there are images of Esperanza Pulmano, Carmen Reyes and Leona Guzma cooking for folks at the picket line. The …


Chavez Is Improving & Grapemobile On The Prowl: Chávez Está Mejorando Y Grape Mobile Al Acech Jan 1968

Chavez Is Improving & Grapemobile On The Prowl: Chávez Está Mejorando Y Grape Mobile Al Acech

Subjects

The first article focuses on Cesar Chavez's injuries. Included are witchcraft and ghosts stories. Lastly it includes a short report of Grapemobile in the Bay Area, as a form to continue protesting/boycotting.


The Voice Of The Farm Workers: La Voz De Las Trabajadoras Agrícolas Jan 1968

The Voice Of The Farm Workers: La Voz De Las Trabajadoras Agrícolas

Subjects

Image of a mother holding their young.


The Fast: La Ayuná Jan 1968

The Fast: La Ayuná

Activists

Photographs depict one of many fasts that Cesar Chavez underwent. Fasts where a symbol of penitence and hope for a better life for all workers. Fasting is an integral practice of nonviolence resistance it is to demonstrate an individual's commitment and dedication to the movement. During his fast many union members and supports went to pray and support Cesar Chavez.


We Are Accused: Framed & Letters To The Editor: Los Acusan Y Cartas Al Editor Jan 1968

We Are Accused: Framed & Letters To The Editor: Los Acusan Y Cartas Al Editor

Activists

Article was written by. Cesar E. Chavez director of the United Farmworkers Union in February 21, 1968. He explains that the movement is falsely accused of violent acts, thus disregarding and misinterpreting the union's goals and action. It explains the anti-strike efforts which were inherently violent against farm workers of all races.


10,000 Mass In Grand Celebration: Misa De 10,000 En Una Fiesta Grande Jan 1968

10,000 Mass In Grand Celebration: Misa De 10,000 En Una Fiesta Grande

Activists

Image is of Senator Robert E. Kennedy and Cesar Chavez. The article explains that after Mr. Chavez's 25 day fast there was a celebration where 10,000 individuals attended. There was a Protestant and Catholic mass and ritual of breaking of the bread (part of Mexican culture) that took place.


The Strikers Of Coachella: Los Huelguistas De Coachella Jan 1968

The Strikers Of Coachella: Los Huelguistas De Coachella

States

Images of Coachella Strike that took place in 1968.


Three Rochester Men Fast In Protest Of Scab Grapes, Ufwoc Showdown With Bank Of America: Tres Hombres De Rochester Ayunan En Protesta, Enfrentamiento De Ufwoc Con Bank De América Jan 1968

Three Rochester Men Fast In Protest Of Scab Grapes, Ufwoc Showdown With Bank Of America: Tres Hombres De Rochester Ayunan En Protesta, Enfrentamiento De Ufwoc Con Bank De América

States

Articles on the left discusses various topics, one of which explains the boycott efforts in numerous states. They also highlight the efforts of young professionals who engaged in fasts to experience the hunger that farm workers faced. The article on the right side focuses on a trial between the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee and the Bank of America. The dispute was surrounding farm workers labor contract.