Ernesto B. Vigil Freedom of Information Act papers 1961-1976.

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Ernesto B. Vigil Freedom of Information Act papers 1961-1976.

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Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Crusade for Justice

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Gonzales, Rodolpho, 1928-2005

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Denver, Colo. based Chicano leader, nicknamed "Corky," in the movement for justice and equality for Mexican-Americans in the Southwest. Credited with raising national awareness of the plight of urban Chicanos. Founded an urban civil rights and cultural movement called the Crusade for Justice which advocated Chicano nationalism. Organized walkouts, demonstrations against police brutality and marches against the Vietnam War. In 1968, led a Chicano contingent to the Poor People's March on Washingto...