Boycott, 1971-1975

This collection documents Nancy Elliott's volunteer work with the United Farm Workers from 1972 through 1976. Materials document Elliott’s work as a reporter and distributor of El Malcriado, the unofficial newspaper of the United Farm Workers. Also included are materials related to Elliott’s work during the 1973 strike administering financial aid to the striking workers, her work with Fred Ross, Sr. on boycotts from 1974-1975, and her work as Field Office Director in Coachella, King City, and Soledad from 1975-1976. Materials include newsletters, leaflets, ephemera, newspapers and newspaper clippings, volunteer and membership information, memos, correspondence and research for various organizational campaigns.

Please note this collection contains outdated and potentially harmful language. This includes some of the creator’s original folder labels, which have been retained for historical context.