Recuerda a César Chávez Committee records, 1991-2003.

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Recuerda a César Chávez Committee records, 1991-2003.

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This single box documents the activities of the Recuerda a César Chávez Committee via meeting minutes, notes, news clippings, flyers, photographs, press releases, legislation, and the like. Significant resources went into organizing and advocating for Stadium Boulevard (Albuquerque) to be renamed Avenida César Chávez and making César Chávez' birthday a legal holiday. The Committee continues to advocate for labor rights and human rights legislation.

1 box (1 cu. ft.) + 1 oversized folder

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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