This collection consists of correspondence, newsletters, newspaper clippings, speeches, reports, map, ballots, booklets, leaflets, brochures, reprinted articles, tape recordings, photographs, and a scrapbook. Includes papers of Eugene Nelson, 1966-1967; newsletters and other materials from several groups that supported collective bargaining for farm workers; clippings and articles about the farm workers organizing movement, strikes, boycotts, living conditions, and the economic situation of farm workers in California and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, especially Starr County, 1966-1967.
Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Brochure, Christmas Caravan for La Huelga, United Farm Workers
Brochure of the Christmas Caravan for La Huelga, United Farm Workers, held December 17-18, 1966.
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Grape Boycott strike lyrics
Grape Boycott strike lyrics, "We Shall Not Be Moved" and "Solidarity Forever," ca. 1966-1969.
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Proof page of 35mm images of United Farm Worker (U. F. W.) protests
Proof page of 35mm images of United Farm Worker (U. F. W.) protests, no date
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United Farm Worker protestors gathered under a tree listening to speaker
United Farm Worker protestors gathered under a tree listening to speaker, no date
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United Farm Worker protestors marching
United Farm Worker protestors marching; a donkey appears in foreground, no date
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"El Mosquito del Rio" March 30, 1967
Flyer titled "El Mosquito del Rio" that encourages farm workers to join the AFL-CIO. The document also states the benefits of joining the organization.
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Mexican-American Population as Percentage of Southwestern Population in 1960
Map representing the Mexican-American population as percentage of Southwestern portion of the United States in 1960.
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"El Mosquito del Rio" March 1, 1966
Flyer titled "El Mosquito del Rio" which encourages farm workers to join the United Farm Workers Organization.
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"The Mosquito is Here!" Flyer
Flyer titled "The Mosquito is Here!". The flyer uses the term "mosquito" as a metaphor for the AFL-CIO. It states that the mosquito has helped farm workers and is always with them.
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Citation For Personal Service Involving the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company and the AFL-CIO
Citation for personal service served by the state of Texas to the AFL-CIO as the defendants. The plaintiff is stated as the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company. The documents are addressed to Franco Medrano, Mario Vera, and Librado De La Cruz.
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"Are These Men Democratic?"
Flyer titled " Are these men democratic?" Pictured on the flyer are Governor John Bowden Connally, Ben F. Barnes, and Waggoner Carr.
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UAW Solidarity May, 1970 Edition
UAW Solidarity magazine May, 1970 edition. The magazine contains updates regarding the United Auto Workers organization such as the convention they recently had. The document is missing pages 7,8,9,and 10.
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"Building The Farmworkers Union"
Document from the United Farm Workers to inform of the mission of the organization and the plans of action.
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"Don't Work in Rio Grande City Until Further Notice"
Document warning workers to not display violence during the protesting taking place in the area of Rio Grande City in Texas. The document also advices workers to not work in order to help achieve a raise in the minimum hourly wage. Written on the document are names and telephone numbers.
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"Don't Work in Rio Grande City Until Further Notice"
Document warning workers to not display violence during the protesting taking place in the area of Rio Grande City in Texas. The document also advices workers to not work in order to help achieve a raise in the minimum hourly wage.
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"EL Malcriado: The Magazine of the Farm Worker"
Document promoting the "El Malcriado: La Revista del Campesino" magazine. The document talks about where the magazine originated, their mission, achievements, and subscription details.
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News from the United Farm Workers Association and Poem
Abelardo Rodriguez
Flyer containing news from the United Farm Workers Association and a poem by Abelardo Rodriguez.
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Independent Workers Association in Mission, Texas Authorization
Document in Spanish relating to the Independent Workers Association in Mission, Texas. The document authorizes the organization to represent and speak on behalf of the rights and working conditions of workers.
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Migrant Worker Numbers of Crews and Workers
Note containing numbers of workers and crew members interstate and intrastate migrant workers.
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Prayers for Farm Workers and the Union
Document containing prayers to improve the situation of farm workers and for support of the union.
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"Agenda Regular Board Meeting Pharr, San Juan, and Alamo Schools Board of Education"
Document titled "Agenda Regular Board Meeting Pharr, San Juan, and Alamo Schools Board of Education". The document is dated May 8, 1967.
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Document From Harod H. Young
Document in Spanish from Harold H. Young, president of the Texas Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
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KGBT Program Summaries
Document titled "KGBT Program Summaries" for the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee.
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Pages from "UAW Solidarity" Magazine from May, 1970
Segment from the "UAW Solidarity" magazine from May, 1970. The document contains news related to the United Auto Workers Organization such as "Pace-setting program adopted for UAW Women".
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"Region 5 Report" United Auto Workers Newsletter from August , 1969
"Region 5 Report" from the United Auto Workers newsletter dated August, 1969. The document contains news from region 5 such as " Grape boycott program expands to Kansas City and Texas".
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Bank Check Pay to the Order of "Doug Adair"
Bank check stating pay to the order of "Doug Adair" the amount of 5,000. The check is signed by "George N. Green" from the History Department Arlington State College. The check is dated December 16, 1967.
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"Region 5 Report" United Auto Workers Newsletter from July, 1969
"Region 5 Report " from the United Auto Workers newsletter. The document is dated July, 1969 containing news from region 5.
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Bank Check Pay to the Order of "Doug Adair"
Bank check stating pay to the order of "Doug Adair" the amount of 30,000. The check is signed by "George N. Green" from the History Department Arlington State College. The check is dated October 19, 1967.
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Bank Check Pay to the Order of "UFWOC-AFL-CIO"
Bank check stating pay to the order of "UFWOC-AFL-CIO" the amount of 20,000. The check is signed by "George N. Green" from the History Department Arlington State College. The check is dated July 12, 1967.
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from April 26, 1967
"El Malcriado" newspaper from April 26, 1967 edition. The newspaper reports updates surrounding the union community such as the water contamination taking place in the city of Delano, California.
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from June, 1967
"El Malcriado" newspaper from June, 1967 edition. The newspaper reports on the arrest of 19 people on May 26 by the Texas Rangers.
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from December, 1967
"El Malcriado" newspaper December, 1967 edition. The newspaper contains information for farm workers along with featuring a section dedicated to Cesar Chavez.
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from May 24, 1967
"El Malcriado" newspaper May 24, 1967 edition. The newspaper states updates on new objectives of the union and also on "the fight to save Texas". The document also includes a history portion about the fight for textile workers in the 19th and 20th century for better working conditions.
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from May, 1967
"El Malcriado" newspaper May, 1967 edition. The newspaper contains information for the farm workers that are part of the union such as laws that protect them.
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from November, 1967
"El Malcriado: La Voz del Campesino" November, 1967 edition. The newspaper provides updates on topics such as the aftermath of hurricane "Beulah" on the Rio Grande Valley, Texas area. The newspaper states that "the Valley area has been declared a disaster zone and the federal government is helping some people to repair damages".
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from August, 1967
"El Malcriado" newspaper from August 1967. The document examines the topics of "Where does the money go in Weslaco? and "Farm Workers in Wisconsin".
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from October, 1967
"El Malcriado", The Voice of the Farmworkers, from October 1967. The newspaper provides updates on topics such as the hurricane that impacted Texas, specifically the Rio Grande area.
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from December, 1973
"El Malcriado" newspaper, the voice of the farm worker December, 1969. The document contains words such as "Paz y Justicia" or "Peace and justice".
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from June 7, 1967
"El Malcriado" newspaper, article titled "Start County: Victoria!". The document is in Spanish and it is dated June 7, 1967.
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"El Malcriado" Newspaper from November 2, 1973
"El Malcriado" newspaper. the official voice of the United Farmworkers. The newspaper is dated to November 2, 1973
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"A Dignity of Their Own"
Document titled "A Dignity of their own" promoting a march at Austin to protest for the rights of farmworkers. The document also states how the public can help support the march.
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List of Pickets for Protesting at La Casita Farms
Document listing the names of pickets for protesting to take place at La Casita Farms.
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Document Advocating for The Rights of Farmworkers
Document stating opinions in favor of the farm workers. The document mentions the unfair treatment that the farm workers received and how the purpose of the march is related to advocating for protection and a minimum wage for farm workers.
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Names of Committee Members
Handwritten notes of what appear to be notes with names of committee members. The listed committees are; transportation, finance, publicity, and legislative committee.
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Speech Regarding Farm Workers
Written speech about farm workers that was delivered on labor day, 1966 at Austin, Texas.
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Itinerary of the March from Beeville to Austin
Itinerary for the farm worker's march from the portion of the march including Beeville to Austin. On the back are details regarding hospitality for the march participants.
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Speech for Participants of the Rio Grande Valley farm Worker March
Written speech for participants of the Rio Grande Valley farm worker march. The location of the speech is stated to be Austin, Texas.
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Itinerary for La Marcha
Itinerary listing locations and dates of the march along with daily activities.
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Correspondence from Roy R. Evans to Eugene Nelson
Correspondence from Roy R. Evans, secretary treasurer of the Texas AFL-CIO, to Eugene Nelson from the National Farm Workers Association.
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Speech for "La Marcha" on Lavor Day 1966
Speech from a farm worker's march representative on labor day, 1966 as part of "La Marcha".
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Authorization to Solicit Donations for Farm Worker's March towards Austin
Correspondence from the National Farm Workers Association to "whom it may concern". The letter states that its purpose is to certify that the bearer of the letter is authorized to solicit donations for support of the march to Austin of Rio Grande Valley farm workers.
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Statewide Meeting at Austin, Texas
Document stating that "Texas Liberal Democrats announce statewide meeting at Austin, Texas. The date for the meeting is Sunday, September 4, 1966.
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Itinerary for March on Austin
Itinerary for farm worker' march on Austin listing locations and dates of the march along with daily activities.
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La Marcha at New Braunfels, Texas
Flyer titled "2 Down - 1 To Go" that pictures marchers of "La Marcha" meeting, from left to right, John Connally, Texas Governor, Ben Barnes, speaker of the Texas house of representatives, and Vincent Waggoner Carr Attorney General of Texas. The meeting took place at New Braunfels, Texas during labor day, 1966. In the back is pictured Texas Ranger Captain Alfred Young Allee.
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"Valley Marchers Nearing Austin"
Article from the Texas AFL-CIO News titled "Valley marchers nearing Austin". The article is dated August 20, 1966, and it states updates on the Valley farm workers' march across Texas.
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"To The Rear, March! 1965-1940" Article
John Beecher and Ernest Lowe
Article titled "To the rear, march! 1965-1940". The author of the article is John Beecher and the photographs are by Ernest Lowe.
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Secretary's Report on Texas AFL-CIO
Document titled "Secretary's Report on Texas AFL-CIO. Pictured is Father Sherril as he speaks at strikers rally.
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"UFWOC Contract goes into effect in California"
Article titled " United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC) Contract goes into effect in California". According to the document, the article states what the union has done for the workers of California
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Independent Workers Association Authorization
Document in Spanish and English from the Independent Workers Association authorizing the organization to act for members as a collective bargaining agency.
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Proof of Membership for the Independent Workers Association
Document for proof of membership for the Independent Workers association.
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"Don't Work for La Casita and Trophy Farms"
Document in Spanish advising farm workers to not work for La Casita Farms and Trophy Farms, this companies refuse the rights of farm workers as workers and human beings.
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Rural Advance Magazine Summer 1972
"Rural Advance" magazine published by the Rural Advancement Fund of the National Sharecropper Fund. The magazine was published in the summer of 1972.
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"This Store Sells Produce Picked by Strikebreakers"
Document stating that the products sold at the store are produce picked by strikebreakers. It is also stated that to support Texas farm workers, refuse to buy La Casita produce.
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"La Huelga"
Document titled " La Huelga". The document answers the question "Why is there a strike in Starr County".
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Don't Buy La Casita Cantaloupes or Honeydew Melons
Document titled "Don't buy La Casita cantaloupes or honeydew melons" that states that employees who are on strike with the union, have been replaced by non-union strike breaking workers.
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"Why do Union Packing Shed Workers Earn $40 to $60 a Day?"
Flyer titled " Why do packing shed workers shed workers earn $40-100 a day?". The document also informs farm workers of the Federl Law called the National Labor Relations.
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"Attention Farm Worker!"
Flyer in Spanish from the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee stating that "The time has come for farm workers to acquire freedom from ranchers that have exploited them for years. The document also states that on May 18, 22 protesters were arrested by the Texas Rangers for the crime of defending their own rights.
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Voting Document For Farm Workers
Voting document for the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee for members of the union.
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April 13- Day of Destiny in Starr County
Document titled "April 13- Day of Destiny in Starr County". The document focuses on answering the question "Why are there unions?.
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"Ahora es Cuando, Por La Emanicipacion de Mexico"
Document by the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee titled "Ahora es cuando" telling farm workers from Mexico to not cross over the Rio Grande to work because the victory is near.
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Giumarra Vineyards Corporation Texas Justice Hits California
Giumarra vineyards corporation Texas justice hits California. Over 800 workers have gone on strike for bargaining rights and better working conditions.
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"Why do Union Packing Shed Workers Earn $40 to $60 a Day?"
Document titled "Why do union packing shed workers earn $40 to $60 a day?". The document warns farm workers of companies deceiving workers in an attempt to destroy the union and keep wages low.
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"El Gusano Melonero"
Document from the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee giving advice to farm workers and announcing the next plan for the union.
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"La Primera Victoria"
Document in Spanish titled "La Primera Victoria" which in English is "The first Victory". The document gives updates on events related to the strikes on Staar county.
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"Unidos Venceremos, ¡Viva La Huelga!"
Flyer from the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee informing farm workers of the benefits of the union.
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Don't Let Yourself be Fooled Vote "Yes" for the Union
Flyer from the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee warning farm workers to no be deceived and support the union. The document also lists what the union does to protect its members.
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"Please Help With Our Strike?"
Document from the Farm Workers Association of Delano, California, requesting help with their strike.
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Don't Buy Vegetables With La Casita Labels
Flyer warning customers to not purchase lettuce, melons, carrots, celery, peppers, tomatoes, and other vegetables packed in cartons marked La Casita.
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"El Gusano Melonero"
Flyer in Spanish titled "El Gusano Melonero". The document describes the circumstances of a farm worker in Texas and compares it to being trapped by the tentacles of an octopus monster.
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Vote "Yes" for the Union
Document discussing the dues of the union. The document warns workers to not be fooled by their superiors regarding the intentions of the union.
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Contract from the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee
Document from the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee that is labeled "Strictly confidential".
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Correspondence from Shirley Swallow to the Members of the Boycott Committee
Correspondence from Shirley Shallow to members of the Grape Boycott Committee dated to September 25,1969.
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Correspondence from Shirley Swallow to the Members of the Boycott Committee
Document from Shirley Swallow, chairman of the Grape Boycott Committee dates September 9, 1969. The document reflects on what the union managed to accomplish during the summer and their shortcomings.
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"Huelga" Movie and Campus Meeting
Invitation to the International Boycott Day, Saturday, May 10, 1969. The event would take place in the auditorium of All Saints Catholic Church and would be featuring the movie titled "Huelga".
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International Boycott Day
Invitation to the International Boycott Day, Saturday, May 10, 1969. Support from the community is requested and help with boycotting Safeway.
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Speaker Bureau by the Tarrant County Friends of the Farm Workers
Document by the Friends of the Far Workers announcing the establishment of a speaker's bureau to help inform the community on the moral issues connected to the grape strikes.
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La Huelga
Documents regarding "La Huelga" and the different locations where the boycotting is taking place.
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Plans of the Valley Workers Assistance Committee
Sampling of the latest Valley Workers Assistance Committee plans and events.
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Caravan in Rio Grande City
Document announcing that the Valley Worker's Assistance Committees will sponsor another caravan to the Rio Grande City.
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"Don't Buy Grapes"
Flyer by the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee stating the goals of the organization and asking for more support.
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Grape Boycott Contacts in the Southern Area
List of contacts from the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee for the grape boycotts in the southern area.
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"Huelga" by Eugene Nelson
Summary of "Huelga" book by Eugene Nelson. The book documents an account of the historic grape strike in Delano.
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National Boycott of Delano Grapes and Schenley Products
Document titled "National Boycott of Delano Grapes & Schenley Products". Listed are Schenley labels to not purchase in support of the boycott.
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Cesar Chavez Speaks to The Question of Violence
Cesar Chavez speaks on the accusations in the press of the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee using violence during the union movement and table grape boycott.
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Membership Application for the Independent Workers Association
Application for membership for the Independent Workers Association .
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Correspondence for Robert A. Magowan
Correspondence from the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee to Robert A. Magowan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Safeway Stores.
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Please Do No Buy Grapes and The Grapes of Wrath
Flyer titled "Every grape you buy helps keep this child hungry!". Listed is also the name of organizations who support the boycott. In the back of the flyer is summary of the boycott on grapes and Safeway stores.
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Information on Safeway Company
Document containing information on the Safeway food chain such as location, stocks, and table grape buying.
