Civil rights workers

Abstract This collection documents Nancy Elliott's volunteer work with the United Farm Workers from 1972 through 1976, including her involvement as a reporter and distributor of El Malcriado, the unofficial newspaper of the United Farm Workers. Elliott also worked as financial aid administrator for striking workers, boycott organizer, and field office director. Materials include newsletters, leaflets, ephemera, newspaper clippings, volunteer and membership information, memos, and research for various...

Abstract Materials related to the political and civic career of Senator Fred Farr. The papers cover 1941-1995. Farr was elected to the California State Senate in 1955, becoming the first Democrat in 43 years to represent Monterey County. His legislative efforts focused on environmental protection, authoring significant environmental and state planning legislation, and establishing California's scenic highway program. Other issues covered: abolishment of the death penalty, civil rights and...