Cesar Chavez speaks to individuals during his visit to Mundelein College
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Title
Cesar Chavez speaks to individuals during his visit to Mundelein College
Description
Cesar Chavez, seated, speaks to individuals during his visit to Mundelein College in November 1979. His talk was part of a bilingual Eucharist to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Skyscraper. Chavez was part of the California lettuce strike which sought to improve working conditions for migrant farm workers.
On back of photograph: "Cesar Chavez visit - Hispanic Institute" "Nov 1, 79" "1979" "a special bilingual Eucharist celebrating the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Skyscraper on Nov.1, 1929, Feast of all Saints" "Cesar's homily is in the collection of Carol Frances Jegen, BVM".
On back of photograph: "Cesar Chavez visit - Hispanic Institute" "Nov 1, 79" "1979" "a special bilingual Eucharist celebrating the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Skyscraper on Nov.1, 1929, Feast of all Saints" "Cesar's homily is in the collection of Carol Frances Jegen, BVM".
Date, date span, or circa acceptable
1979-11-01
File name
Special Programs Files, Hispanic Institute
Sources archive, University Archives and Special Collections or Women and Leadership Archives
Women and Leadership Archives
Source
Mundelein College Records, Special Programs Files, Hispanic Institute
Subject
Mundelein College
Cesar Chavez
Hispanic Institute
Peace Studies
Rights
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