Kings-Tulare Counties Migrant Ministry Records
Collection
Identifier: LR002469
The files reflect the work of Rev. James Drake of the Christian Migrant Ministry, and National Farm Workers Association union activist, Gilbert Padilla. The collection contains correspondence, newsletters, by-laws, poverty studies and personal notes of Drake and Padilla covering their work with the Kings-Tulare Counties Migrant Ministry and the Tulare County Farm Workers Organization.
Dates
- 1959 - 1968
- Majority of material found within 1962 - 1966
Creator
- National Farm Worker Ministry (U.S.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
Material in English and Spanish.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
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Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (3 MB)
Abstract
The Kings-Tulare Counties (California) Migrant Ministry was formed by the Christian Migrant Ministry in 1959. Its purpose was to administer the Christian gospel to seasonal farm workers with a direct focus upon religious education, child-care, teenage and adult vocational and literacy training. Religious and community organizers who worked with the K-TCMM hoped that organized farm workers could exert influence, challenge established injustices and improve conditions on and off the job.
History
The Kings-Tulare Counties (California) Migrant Ministry was formed by the Christian Migrant
Ministry in 1959. Its purpose was to administer the Christian gospel to seasonal farm workers
with a direct focus upon religious education, child-care, teenage and adult vocational and literacy training. Religious and community organizers who worked with the K-TCMM hoped that organized farm workers could exert influence, challenge established injustices and improve conditions on and off the job.
Arrangement
Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject or type of material.
Acquisition
The Kings-Tulare Counties Migrant Ministry Records were deposited with the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee Papers in 1971.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Kathy Schmeling on December 2, 2013.
Creator
- National Farm Worker Ministry (U.S.) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Kings-Tulare Counties Migrant Ministry Records
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Processed by Kathy Schmeling.
- Date
- 2013-12-02
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
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