Collection: UFW Florida Division Records

Series 1: General Office Files, 1969-1992

Dates

1962 - 1992

Creator

United Farm Workers (Organization)

Language of Materials

Material in English and Spanish.

Access

Collection is open for research.

Use

Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library Rules for Use of Archival Materials. Restrictions: Researchers may encounter records of a sensitive nature – personnel files, case records and those involving investigations, legal and other private matters. Privacy laws and restrictions imposed by the Library prohibit the use of names and other personal information which might identify an individual, except with written permission from the Director and/or the donor.

Extent

22 Linear Feet (21 SB, 1 OS)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Florida Boycott office was created by the UFW to handle the boycott of designated products in the state of Florida. Files consist of boycott correspondence, reports, newsletters, research materials and UFW negotiations with the Coca-Cola Company and to a larger degree, the citrus industry.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into 1 series.

Folders are listed by their location contained within each box. They are not arranged, so any given subject may be dispersed throughout several boxes within the collection.

Acquisition

The records of the UFW Florida boycott were deposited in two installments which were in 1978 and 1992.

Related Materials

Refer to all United Farm Workers Collections; National Farm Worker Ministry Records; National Farm Worker Ministry: Florida Records; National Campaign for Agricultural Democracy