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United Farm Workers News Clippings Collection
0008
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Description
The United Farm Workers (UFW) is a labor union for farmworkers in the United States headquartered in Keene, California. The
news clippings collection was created by UFW staff member Dolores Velasco as a way to disseminate information to union field
offices. Velasco collected and copied the news clippings and then faxed them to the field offices before filing them away
for future reference.
Background
The United Farm Workers (UFW) was formed on August 22, 1966 with the merger of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee
(AWOC), led by Larry Itliong, and the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), led by César Chávez.
Extent
10.33 Linear Feet
(9 boxes)
Restrictions
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Availability
Advance notice required for access.