Mario Cantú papers, 1957-1998.

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Mario Cantú papers, 1957-1998.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57587586

The Mario Cantú Papers consist of clippings, printed materials, correspondence, photographs, legal and business documents, and reports about or which belonged to Cantú. The collection contains materials about his family, restaurant business, activities with which he was involved, and his arrest and trial for employing undocumented workers. Also incorporated are materials that Mario Cantú collected about various events and individuals.

1.5 linear feet, 1 oversize box.

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