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Texas UFW digital archive project seeking stories and photos

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The Texas UFW digital archive project is seeking stories and photos documenting the 1966 UFW Rio Grande City strike and march to Austin, Texas.

Each contribution will be added to our digital archive, which is free and publicly accessible to families and students alike.  This project is Spanish, English, and Tex-Mex friendly.

We invite the public to contribute oral and photographic memories of this important historical event.

TO SHARE YOUR STORY BY PHONE: 210-209-9539

Leave a voicemail message after the automated response.  Please be sure to answer the following questions:

  1. Name?  Age?  Where you’re from?
  2. What is your experience with the Texas farmworkers strike and march of 1966?
  3. Why is this event important for the community to remember?

TO SUBMIT WRITTEN/AUDIO/VIDEO STORIES BY EMAIL: rebeccaoflores@gmail.com

Contributions can be sent as text, attachments, or links.

Please share this call for contributions!  Thank you!

2 thoughts on “Texas UFW digital archive project seeking stories and photos”

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