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"Letters From the March." El Cuhamil, April 18, 1977.
Letters from different people participating on a march for the rights of farm workers in the Rio Grande Valley

"Briscoe To Meet With TFW/ Legislation Introduced." El Cuhamil, March 3, 1977.
A newspaper clip announcing that late Texas governor, Dolph Briscoe, was meeting with the Texas Farm Workers Union.

"Farmworkers-Students Unite!" El Cuhamil, November 8, 1975
Six organizations sponsored a picket demonstration. The speakers talked about the economy and corporations.

"Workers vs. Sharyland." El Cuhamil, October 20, 1975.
Workers from Sharyland Enterprises decided to walkout from work when a salary raise was not given. The article implies that the company could afford the raise.

"Join the Strike." El Cuhamil, February 6, 1976.
A newspaper clip convincing farmers from the Rio Grande Valley to join the strikes to fight for farmer's rights.

"40 Days of Struggle." El Cuhamil, April 14, 1978.
A newspaper clip from the Texas Farm Workers Union urging to support the strikes by donating clothes, food, and any other kind of help.

"TFW Heads March-Pilgrimage To Austin." El Cuhamil, February 28, 1977.
The Texas Farm Workers' Union organized a 40 day pilgrimage to Austin, Texas. The participants took a demand to the state legislature for collective bargain and secret ballot elections.

"Strike Pressure Hits Growers." El Cuhamil, February 27, 1976.
A newspaper clip by the Texas Farm Workers' Union urges the farmers to keep the citrus strike despite the threats they receive. Some of the threats mentioned are "threats of death, shooting and flimsy complaints."

"Melon Strike Begins," El Cuhamil, 1976-05-20
A newspaper clipping from El Cuhamil, announcing the beginning of a melon strike. The Texas Farm Worker's Union started the strike in a rally May 16, 1976.

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[newspaper clipping] "Let Freedom Ring, Community celebrates Juneteenth," by Iris Villalon for The Monitor (1999-06-20)
A newspaper article regarding a Juneteenth celebration in Edinburg, Texas.

[news clipping] Edinburg Juneteenth observation Thursday at Restlawn Cemetery, Valley Town Crier (1997-06-18)
A newspaper clip for the Juneteenth celebration in Edinburg at the Restlawn Cemetery. The author explains directions on where the place is located.

Press release for celebration of Juneteenth at Bethel Park (2015)
Schedule for the Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park.

Newspaper article, "Juneteenth marks belated end of slavery in Texas," by Brig Lopez III for The Monitor (1997-06-18)
A newspaper clip about the importance of the Juneteenth celebrations, and the history behind it.

Newspaper coverage, "Pharr Riots Remembered," by Maro Robbins for The Monitor (1996-04-20)
Students Engaged in Sociological Study, a club at The University of Texas Pan-American, pay tribute to Pharr Riots.

[Alfonso Laredo Flores] Victim of Pharr Demonstration Will Be Buried this Afternoon, by Max Sisk for Valley Morning Star (1971)
A news release over the buried victim, Alfonso Laredo Flores, a 20-year-old, construction worker, that was killed during the Pharr Riots.

[news clipping] Fallen Victim From the Pharr Riots, 1971-02-11 (Valley Morning Star)
A news release over a funeral of Alfonso Laredo Flores, a 20-year-old, construction worker, who was killed during the Pharr Riots.

[photocopy] Propaganda Poster for the Pharr Riots, 1971
A propaganda poster from women persuading people to not stop fighting segregation and racism. They also urge Mexicans to stop buying in American stores, such as H.E.B, Drefke's, among others.

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[news photograph] Students with Protest Sign during the Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout
From left, Mirtala Villarreal, Martina Gonzales, and Patsy Jacinto, Edcouch-Elsa High School students holding a poster with the slogan "We want better education."

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Telegram from Edgewood District Concerned Parents Supporting Javier Ramirez of the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
A telegram sent to a student from "The Edgewood District Concerned Parents Association," congratulating Javier Ramirez for his organization of the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout.

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[newspaper photo] Crowd of Students Pictured in the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
Students during the Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout. They can be seen holding posters with different slogans. The original caption for this image published on Nov. 14, 1968 in The Monitor read "EXPELLED – Students boycotting classes at Edcouch Elsa…

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Page 1, Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout Participants Roster
Roster of the students who participated in the Edcouch-Elsa High School walkout protests. The roster is divided between students who were expelled and the ones who were allowed to remain in school.

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[newspaper clipping] 50 Expelled E-E Student Back in School
Newspaper clipping on the readmission of students who participated in the Edcouch-Elsa High School walkout.

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Letter from Superintendent readmitting student to Edcouch-Elsa ISD, 1968
A readmission letter from Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District. The letter includes a discussion of a possible expulsion, the violation of the student, and the day of a hearing.

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[photocopy] List of Demands for Edcouch-Elsa Walkout (p. 1)
List of demands given by students who walked out of Edcouch-Elsa High School. These were focused on bringing equality to Hispanic students.

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