Cesar Chavez and Coleman Young in Detroit, circa 1973
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Artifact Overview
The United Auto Workers (UAW) asked labor activist Cesar Chavez to endorse Detroit mayoral candidate Coleman Young, a Democrat, in 1973. Chavez and Young each had goals: Chavez, leader of The United Farm Workers, wanted to recruit organizers for lettuce and grape boycotts in Detroit-area supermarkets, and Young needed Detroit Latinos' votes to win the election.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1973
Subject Date
circa 1973
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2020.90.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8.063 in
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