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Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers March Collection

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Identifier: SEUA-0017

Scope and Contents

Collection primarily consists of color photographs of the march and audio interviews conducted on the final day by Austin journalist Phil Oakley. Additional materials relate to publicity logistics created by St. Edward's University and documents from the 50th anniversary commemorative event held in 2016.

Dates

  • September 1966-September 2016

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Use of these materials requires an appointment. Contact archives@stedwards.edu. Munday Library provides online access to selections of this collection here: https://sites.google.com/stedwards.edu/archivesdigitalexhibits/digital-exhibits/cesar-chavez-labor-march?authuser=0

Conditions Governing Use

No materials belonging to the St. Edward’s University Archives and Special Collections may be published or exhibited, in whole or in part, without written permission of the Director of the Library. Specific acknowledgement of the Munday Library Archives and Special Collections must appear in the printed publication or display. The library requests notification of publication or display and a complimentary copy of the published work. Photocopies or scans made of archival materials are intended for private research and permission to create these reproductions should not be taken as permission to publish. All responsibility for possible infringement of copyright law as a result of reproduction and use of these materials is assumed by the applicant. The researcher assumes full responsibility for complying with laws of libel and literary property rights which may be involved in their use. The Munday Library, at its discretion, may deny duplication of materials known to be covered by copyright that it does not own. Requests for permission to publish should be sent to archives@stedwards.edu.

Biographical / Historical

In 1966, farm workers from the Rio Grande Valley seeking ethical working conditions and a pay raise from 60 cents per hour to $1.25 an hour went on strike. After numerous arrests and assaults, they decided to march 491 miles to the state capitol in Austin in protest. Joined by the trailblazing co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union, Cesar Chavez, the act brought much-needed attention to their cause and with each new city their numbers grew, reaching an estimated 10,000 by the end. Before completing the last 4 miles of their journey, the marchers slept overnight at St. Edward's University. The group's efforts launched the farmworkers' movement in Texas and ultimately led to the first statewide minimum wage.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photographs, audio, and documents from the 1966 Farmworkers March which paused overnight at St. Edward's University.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged chronologically in a single series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Photographs and audio were donated by the creator, Phil Oakley. Other materials were created by SEU.

Creator

Title
Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers March Collection
Status
Completed
Date
Spring 2023
Description rules
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Language of description
English
Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
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