Lot 391
Chavez, Cesar (1927-1993). American labor leader advocating the rights of migrant farm workers. In 1962 he founded the United Farm Workers, a union which waged numerous campaigns against the California vineyard owners, employing nonviolent tactics -- most notably fasting.
1. Typed Letter Signed ("Cesar Chavez"). One page, quarto, Keene, California, May 27, 1975. On United Farm Workers stationery. In black ink. To Mr. Ed Cohen of Miami. With two horizontal folds and light buckling at the lower right edge. 2. Typed Letter Signed ("Cesar E. Chavez"). One page, quarto, Delano, California, n.d. On United Farm Workers stationery. In black ink. To the faculty of Hebrew Union College. With two horizontal folds, a horizontal crease at the center left, light buckling, and toning at edges. Accompanied by three Visiting Cards Signed by Chavez. Overall, the group is in very good condition.
In an explosive letter, Chavez rallys the support of Jewish sympathizers by identifying the farm worker's struggle: "Excluded by Congress from the protection of the N.L.R.A., thwarted by the studied negligence of the immigration officials who permitted untold numbers of Mexican nationals to function illegally as strikebreakers, slandered by our governor, abused by our employer, we strive to liberate ourselves from the ghetto of our poverty and powerlessness.".
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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