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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AFL-CIO Confidential Document
Confidential document from the AFL-CIO authorizing the organization to defend and take action for farm workers.
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"Don't Work in Rio Grande Until Further Notice!"
Announcement for farm workers, warning them to not work in Rio Grande until further notice.
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Flyer Titled "Voten Si!"
Flyer encouraging farm workers to vote for the union. The document is in Spanish and English, and contains a political cartoon.
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War in Starr County
Farm Worker Newsletter titled "War in Starr County". The newsletter informs of the arrests of 11 officers and members of the AFL-CIO on November 8 and 9, 1966.
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"Strangers in our Fields" by Ernesto Galarza
Ernesto Galarza
Book titled "Strangers in our fields" by Ernesto Galarza. The document states that it is based on a report regarding compliance with the contractual, legal, and civil rights of Mexican agricultural contract labor in the United States.
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"The Forgotten Farm Worker" by Patrick Emmet Gorman
Patrick Emmet Gorman
Booklet titled "The Forgotten Farm Worker" by Patrick E. Gorman dated March 12, 1959.
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Down in the Valley Report
Report titled "Down in the Valley" by the Texas State Federation of Labor. The document reports on the developments in the immigrant and bracero situation of the lower Rio Grande Valley.
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The American Federationist from May 1967
The American Federationist magazine from May 1967. The magazine is the official magazine of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.
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"Let 'Em Eat Grapes" by The New Republic.
Article published by "The New Republic" on July 26, 1969. The article is titled "Let 'Em Eat Grapes".
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"The Wanderer We Would Rather Not See, Peonage in Florida" by Robert Coles and Harry Huge
Article titled "The Wanderer We Would Rather Not See, Peonage in Florida" by Robert Coles and Harry Huge.
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The Civil Rights Status of Spanish-Speaking Americans in Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio Counties, Texas
Document titled "The Civil Rights Status of Spanish-Speaking Americans in Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio Counties, Texas". The document is dated July 1967 and was created by the Texas State Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
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"The Migrant Farmer" by Robert Coles
Booklet titled "The Migrant Farmer" a psychiatric study by Robert Coles.
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"Right to Work" by Cesar E. Chavez and Bayard Rustin
Booklet titled "Right to Work" by Cesar E. Chavez and Bayard Rustin. The document is in English and Spanish and states the injustice affecting "America's minorities".
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The Labor Department Looks at the Mexican Importation Program
Address by Assistant Secretary of Labor Newell Brown to the Imperial Valley Farmers Association of El Centro, California. The document is dated December 12, 1958 and is titled "The Labor Department Looks at the Mexican Importation Program".
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The Concern, August 1967
Publication titled the "Concern" by the General Board of Christian Concerns of The Methodist Church. The document was published on August 1, 1967.
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Pages from the "Farm Journal"
Charles E. Ball
Pages from the "Farm Journal" editorial department. The content of the pages is related to "Braceros", Mexican farm workers.
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Mexican Peon Women in Texas" by Ruth A. Allen
Ruth Alice Allen
Book titled " Mexican Peon Women in Texas" by Ruth A. Allen.
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The Shame of Housing for Mexican Contract Workers
Trifold brochure titled "The Shame of Housing for Mexican Contract Workers". The document provides details of the harsh conditions of Mexican farm workers living facilities.
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"Texas Strike" by Doug Adair
Doug Adair
Document titled " Texas Strike" by Doug Adair. The document outlines the events related to the farm workers strikes in the state of Texas.
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Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
"Appendix C" from the "Interstate Commerce Commission". The document is titled "Motor Carrier Safety Regulations".
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Correspondence from Doug Adair to " Mr. Green"
Doug Adair
Letter addressed to "Mr. Green" from Doug Adair where he mentions archives from Gene Nelson.
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Testimonies from Benito Rodriguez and Kathy Baker
Testimonies from Benito Rodriguez and Kathy Baker.
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Council on Migrant Labor Meeting on October 27, 1964
Details on a meeting of the Council on Migrant Labor that was held on the office of the Council, Room 506 Sam Houston State Office Building. The meeting took place on October 27, 1964.
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Report of the Texas Farm Labor Conference, 1964
Report of the Texas Farm Labor Conference sponsored by the Texas Committee for migrant farm workers in San Antonio, Texas. The report is dated November 6 and 7, 1964.
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Council on Migrant Labor Meeting on April 29, 1964
Details on a meeting of the Council on Migrant Labor that was held on the office of the Council, Room 506 Sam Houston State Office Building. The meeting took place on April 29, 1964.
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Council on Migrant Labor Meeting on January 17, 1964
Details on a meeting of the Council on Migrant Labor that was held on the office of the Council, Room 506 Sam Houston State Office Building. The meeting took place on January 17, 1964.
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Council on Migrant Labor Meeting on September 6, 1963
Details on a meeting of the Council on Migrant Labor that was held on the office of the chairman of the council, Glenn E. Garrett. The meeting took place on September 6, 1963.
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Study on Texas Citizen Migrant Workers
Document containing details on the study of Texas citizen migrant workers that was ordered by the Texas Legislature Council.
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Summary of Data for the Texas Migrant Workers in 1961
Summary of data for the Texas migrant workers in 1961.
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Testimony for Sugar Beet Wage Hearings
Document from the AFL-CIO titled " Testimony for sugar beet wage hearings" dated January 20, 1967.
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Bond Issue in Starr County
Document titled "Bond Issue in Starr County" detailing the amount of the bond and its purpose.
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Boycott Rally!
Flyer promoting a "Boycott Rally" related to the AFL-CIO that offers movies, music, and dancing.
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Correspondence from Eugene Nelson to "Larry"
Eugene Nelson
Correspondence from Eugene Nelson to "Larry" dated Friday the 13th of May, 1966.
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Statement by Hank S. Brown
H. S. Hank
Statement by H. S. Hank Brown, president of the Texas AFL-CIO, at the public hearing of the United States senate subcommittee on migratory labor, June 30, 1967.
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Newsletter from the AFL-CIO
Eugene Nelson
Newsletter from the AFL-CIO signed by Eugene Nelson, president, and John Herrera, secretary treasurer. The letter provides details on the "Rio Grande Valley Project".
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Presentation at Hidalgo County Court House
Presentation of Texas council of churches to hearing of United States senate subcommittee on migratory labor, Hidalgo County Court House, Edinburg, Texas. June 30, 1967.
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"Help Farm Workers...Boycott Lettuce!!"
Document titled "Don't Shop at Safeway!" providing information regarding the boycott and how to contribute.
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Testimony of Dwayne Bair
Dwayne Bair
Testimony of Dwayne Bair before subcommittee on migratory labor on June 30, 1967.
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Pledge to Support the Farmworkers
Pledge to support the farmworkers in during the Safeway lettuce boycott.
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"Strangers in our Fields" by Ernesto Galarza
Ernesto Galarza
Book titled "Strangers in our fields" by Ernesto Galarza. The document states that it is based on a report regarding compliance with the contractual, legal, and civil rights of Mexican agricultural contract labor in the United States.
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"The Forgotten Farm Worker" by Patrick Emmet Gorman
Patrick Emmet Gorman
Booklet titled "The Forgotten Farm Worker" by Patrick E. Gorman dated March 12, 1959.
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Down in the Valley Report
Report titled "Down in the Valley" by the Texas State Federation of Labor. The document reports on the developments in the immigrant and bracero situation of the lower Rio Grande Valley.
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The American Federationist from May 1967
The American Federationist magazine from May 1967. The magazine is the official magazine of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.
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"Let 'Em Eat Grapes" by The New Republic.
Article published by "The New Republic" on July 26, 1969. The article is titled "Let 'Em Eat Grapes".
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"The Wanderer We Would Rather Not See, Peonage in Florida" by Robert Coles and Harry Huge
Article titled "The Wanderer We Would Rather Not See, Peonage in Florida" by Robert Coles and Harry Huge.
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The Civil Rights Status of Spanish-Speaking Americans in Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio Counties, Texas
Document titled "The Civil Rights Status of Spanish-Speaking Americans in Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio Counties, Texas". The document is dated July 1967 and was created by the Texas State Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
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"The Migrant Farmer" by Robert Coles
Booklet titled "The Migrant Farmer" a psychiatric study by Robert Coles.
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"Right to Work" by Cesar E. Chavez and Bayard Rustin
Booklet titled "Right to Work" by Cesar E. Chavez and Bayard Rustin. The document is in English and Spanish and states the injustice affecting "America's minorities".
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The Labor Department Looks at the Mexican Importation Program
Address by Assistant Secretary of Labor Newell Brown to the Imperial Valley Farmers Association of El Centro, California. The document is dated December 12, 1958 and is titled "The Labor Department Looks at the Mexican Importation Program".
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The Concern, August 1967
Publication titled the "Concern" by the General Board of Christian Concerns of The Methodist Church. The document was published on August 1, 1967.
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Pages from the "Farm Journal"
Charles E. Ball
Pages from the "Farm Journal" editorial department. The content of the pages is related to "Braceros", Mexican farm workers.
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Mexican Peon Women in Texas" by Ruth A. Allen
Ruth Alice Allen
Book titled " Mexican Peon Women in Texas" by Ruth A. Allen.
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The Shame of Housing for Mexican Contract Workers
Trifold brochure titled "The Shame of Housing for Mexican Contract Workers". The document provides details of the harsh conditions of Mexican farm workers living facilities.
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"Texas Strike" by Doug Adair
Doug Adair
Document titled " Texas Strike" by Doug Adair. The document outlines the events related to the farm workers strikes in the state of Texas.
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Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
"Appendix C" from the "Interstate Commerce Commission". The document is titled "Motor Carrier Safety Regulations".
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Correspondence from Doug Adair to " Mr. Green"
Doug Adair
Letter addressed to "Mr. Green" from Doug Adair where he mentions archives from Gene Nelson.
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Report of the Texas Farm Labor Conference, 1964
Report of the Texas Farm Labor Conference sponsored by the Texas Committee for migrant farm workers in San Antonio, Texas. The report is dated November 6 and 7, 1964.
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Testimonies from Benito Rodriguez and Kathy Baker
Testimonies from Benito Rodriguez and Kathy Baker.
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Council on Migrant Labor Meeting on January 17, 1964
Details on a meeting of the Council on Migrant Labor that was held on the office of the Council, Room 506 Sam Houston State Office Building. The meeting took place on January 17, 1964.
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Council on Migrant Labor Meeting on October 27, 1964
Details on a meeting of the Council on Migrant Labor that was held on the office of the Council, Room 506 Sam Houston State Office Building. The meeting took place on October 27, 1964.
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Council on Migrant Labor Meeting on April 29, 1964
Details on a meeting of the Council on Migrant Labor that was held on the office of the Council, Room 506 Sam Houston State Office Building. The meeting took place on April 29, 1964.
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Council on Migrant Labor Meeting on September 6, 1963
Details on a meeting of the Council on Migrant Labor that was held on the office of the chairman of the council, Glenn E. Garrett. The meeting took place on September 6, 1963.
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Study on Texas Citizen Migrant Workers
Document containing details on the study of Texas citizen migrant workers that was ordered by the Texas Legislature Council.
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Summary of Data for the Texas Migrant Workers in 1961
Summary of data for the Texas migrant workers in 1961.
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Testimony for Sugar Beet Wage Hearings
Document from the AFL-CIO titled " Testimony for sugar beet wage hearings" dated January 20, 1967.
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Bond Issue in Starr County
Document titled "Bond Issue in Starr County" detailing the amount of the bond and its purpose.
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Correspondence from Eugene Nelson to "Larry"
Eugene Nelson
Correspondence from Eugene Nelson to "Larry" dated Friday the 13th of May, 1966.
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Boycott Rally!
Flyer promoting a "Boycott Rally" related to the AFL-CIO that offers movies, music, and dancing.
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Newsletter from the AFL-CIO
Eugene Nelson
Newsletter from the AFL-CIO signed by Eugene Nelson, president, and John Herrera, secretary treasurer. The letter provides details on the "Rio Grande Valley Project".
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Presentation at Hidalgo County Court House
Presentation of Texas council of churches to hearing of United States senate subcommittee on migratory labor, Hidalgo County Court House, Edinburg, Texas. June 30, 1967.
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Statement by Hank S. Brown
H. S. Hank
Statement by H. S. Hank Brown, president of the Texas AFL-CIO, at the public hearing of the United States senate subcommittee on migratory labor, June 30, 1967.
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"Help Farm Workers...Boycott Lettuce!!"
Document titled "Don't Shop at Safeway!" providing information regarding the boycott and how to contribute.
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Testimony of Dwayne Bair
Dwayne Bair
Testimony of Dwayne Bair before subcommittee on migratory labor on June 30, 1967.
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Pledge to Support the Farmworkers
Pledge to support the farmworkers in during the Safeway lettuce boycott.
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Boycott Safeway
Document containing details on the operation of the Safeway food enterprise such as who controls the corporation and their history with the law.
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Don't Shop at Safeway!
Flyer promoting the boycott against the Safeway Stores for refusing to recognize the farm worker's rights to be represented.
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Safeway Contaminated
Article titled "Safeway Contaminated". The document lists issues that the Safeway company has.
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Contaminated Lettuce in Safeway Stores!
Flyer announcing the contamination of lettuce in Safeway stores and promoting to boycott Safeway.
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Press Conference at the Capitol
Roy R. Evans
Memorandum to the capitol press from Roy Evans, secretary-treasurer of the Texas AFL-CIO. The document announces a press conference that will take place on the Capitol at Austin Texas. Leaders of the movement such as Jim Drake and Cesar Chavez will be present.
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McAllen, Texas Battles Poverty
Correspondence from the National Farm Workers Service Center in McAllen, Texas. The document mentions the "stifling press of poverty, injustice, and disease which haunts the lives of thousands of farm workers in the lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas".
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Message from the AFL-CIO to their supporters
Correspondence addressed to "Dear Supporter" from the AFL-CIO stating the goals of the organization.
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Application for Voter Registration
Application for voter registration certificate. Attached is also a document reminding the readers to register to vote before January 31.
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Cesar Chavez In Valley For Union Spade Work
Article from the Valley Morning Star from December 2, 1969. The article is titled "Cesar Chavez in Valley for Union Spade Work".
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Correspondence from the United Farm Workers Service Center
Correspondence by the United Farm Workers Service Center announcing the UFWOC opening a new location in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
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Report on Events in Laredo, Texas
Document stating the events that have occurred during the last few months on Laredo Texas starting February 11, 1967. The letter is addressed to "Dear Doug".
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Details on Arrest of Eugene Nelson
Document requesting assistance by Dolores C. Huerta and Eugene Nelson. The document states details regarding the arrest to Eugene Nelson.
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Farm Workers Victory Signals Start of Nationwide Organizing Campaign
Document titled "Farm Workers Victory Signals Start of Nationwide Organizing Campaign".
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Application for Labor Organizer's Card for Eugene Nelson
Application for Labor Organizer Card for Eugene Nelson for the AFL-CIO.
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Correspondence for Eugene Nelson Regarding Reverend Spann
Correspondence for Eugene Nelson announcing the visit of Reverend Spann in reference to a letter written to Texas Migrant Ministry.
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Note Regarding Jurisdiction of the National Farm Workers Association
Document stating that the Domestic Workers of America organization members when working for an employer that has a contract with the National Farm Workers Association will fall under their jurisdiction.
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Note With Tasks
Note containing tasks such as "Tell Eugene Nelson to call Mr. Dave North" to collect area code 202-961-5125.
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Correspondence from John Luke Hill to Eugene Nelson
John Luke Hill
Correspondence from John Luke Hill, Secretary of State for the State of Texas to Eugene Nelson. The letter is dated October 25, 1966.
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Correspondence from Antonio Gonzales
Antonio Gonzales
Collection of letters from Reverend Antonio Gonzales, Chairman of the Valley Workers Association Committee. The letters are dated to July 27, 1966.
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Correspondence from Eugene Nelson to Raul Pena
Eugene Nelson
Correspondence from Eugene Nelson from the National Farm Workers Association to Raul Pena from the Starr County Sheriff's Department. The letter is dated July 18, 1966.
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Correspondence from Henry Munoz to Reverend Henry J. Casso
Henry Munoz
Correspondence from Henry Munoz to Reverend Henry J. Casso dated June 28, 1966.
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Correspondence from W. A. Smallwood to Eugene Nelson
W. A. Smallwood
Correspondence from W. A. Smallwood to Eugene Nelson dated June 30, 1966.
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Correspondence from David S. North to Eugene Nelson
David S. North
Correspondence from David S. North to Eugene Nelson dated June16, 1966.
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Correspondence from David S. North to Eugene Nelson
David S. North
Correspondence from David S. North to Eugene Nelson dated June 22, 1966.
