María G. Flores Papers 1966-1983

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María G. Flores Papers 1966-1983

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Papers of María G. Flores include articles, bibliographies, clippings, press releases, photographs, etc., dealing with Texas farm workers.

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Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin

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SNAC Resource ID: 6645904

Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin

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Austin Friends of the Farmworkers

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Flores, María G.

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María G. Flores is a photographer, writer, teacher, and social activist. She worked in support of Texas Farm Workers Union, 1975-1979. From the guide to the María G. Flores Papers 1989-05. 23311481., 1966-1983, (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin) ...

Flores, Maria G.

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Snyder, Andy

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Mujeres Artistas del Suroeste (Organization : U.S.)

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Flores, Estevan T.

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Orendain, Antonio, 1931-

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Texas Farm Workers Union

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The Texas Farm Workers Union (TFWU) was established in August 1975 under the leadership of Antonio Orendain. Wanting a union that was accountable to them, a core of Rio Grande Valley farmworkers supported the foundation of the TFWU. From its inception the union had a difficult time. In addition to the opposition of the growers, the union did not gain the support of the United Farm Workers Union or the AFL-CIO. With little or no funding, the union resorted to "hit-and run" strike tactics to make ...