Alvarez, J. A. Tony

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J. A. “Tony” Alvarez was a successful Houston businessman who became involved with the League of United Latin-American Citizens in 1965. By 1966, he had met with Vice-President Hubert Humphrey in Washington, D. C. regarding Mexican-American concerns and been named LULAC’s Man of the Year. Alvarez was instrumental in the planning of Project SER, a Latin-American jobs program. A PASO supporter, Alvarez also participated in the Minimum Wage March of 1966.

From the guide to the J. A. "Tony" Alvarez Collection MSS. 0228., Bulk, 1965-1966, Inclusive, 1963-1970, (Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library)

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