Button, "Boycott Grapes," 1966-1970
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Artifact Overview
In September 1965, Filipino members of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee refused to pick grapes in Delano, California. Strike leaders sought solidarity with Cesar Chavez's Latino/a National Farm Workers Association. They formed the United Farm Workers and organized a consumer boycott of grapes in 1966. The non-violent strike and boycott lasted until 1970 when grape growers signed union contracts granting workers better pay and benefits.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1966-1970
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2004.84.27
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Donated by Laura A. Young in Memory of Kathryn Emerson-Buntin.
Material
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.25 in
Depth: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
button front:
BOYCOTT / GRAPES
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