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Philip Vera Cruz Oral History Transcript, Interview 1
Oral history interview of Philip Vera Cruz, conducted by Linda Mabalot. Vera Cruz accounts Filipino migrant labor patterns in Western United States,…
The Union Makes Us Strong
Article detailing the history of the United Farm Workers and its relationship between FIlipino Americans and other ethnic groups.
May 4 1919 - 1969 (An Open Letter )
An Open Letter regarding the impending evictions of the International Hotel at San Francisco's Manilatown
Pilipinos, Most Exploited - Chavez
Ang Pilipino interview with Cesar Chavez, explaining the struggle of Filipino Americans
Delano Weekend
Account of the UC Davis Sociology 191V, detailing the class trip to Delano. Article notes the plight farm workers in Delano, along with the racial discrimination faced by Asians, African Americans and Chicanos.
Asian Hotel
article on the conflict between Milton Meyer Inc and International Hotel in San Francisco
Agbayani Village, A Haven For Retirees
Brief history of the retiree community at Agbayani Village
"International Hotel" Flyer
Summary of the International Hotel crises during the late 1970s
Unionization Among Pilipino Agricultural Workers
Filipino American Labor history during the 1930s to the 1950s
Ang Katipunan, December 15, 1973
Bi-Weekly Newspaper edition, topics ranging from the Marcos Regime, Agbayani village, and Alaskan cannery discrimination lawsuits.
Philip Vera Cruz and the American Dream
Document that briefly details Philip Vera Cruz' viewpoint of the American Dream.
UFWOC Assistant Director Resigns
Newspaper article regarding Larry Itliong's resignation
Fourteenth Report of the Senate Factfinding Subcommittee on Un-American Activities
An excerpt of the California Senate report regarding the Delano Grape Strikes, conducting research whether communist influences were present during the Delano Grape Strikes.
Agbayani Village Roll Call
List of tenants of Agbayani Village
Sour Grapes: Symbol of Oppression
Grape harvest account by Philip Vera Cruz
An Interview with Philip Vera Cruz
Interview with Philip Vera Cruz, describing the early days of the United Farm Workers and the Delano Grape Strike.
AWOC Volunteer Log
The volunteer log for the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, detailing various student volunteers that assisted during the strike.
Delano City Council Campaign - Larry Itliong
Larry Itliong's campaign pitch for Delano's City Council.
American Friends Service Committee Meeting Minutes (January 14, 1974)
Meeting minutes explaing the AFSC's relationship with the United Farm Workers union and the adoption of Cesar Chavez' methods of non-violence
Correspondence regarding Filipino Americans in Delano, California
Correspondence from Fausto Ayson regarding Filipino American farmworkers in Delano, California. Also mentions Larry Itliong
Strike Nears in Arizona Vineyards
UFW article depicting the UFW strike organizers in Arizona.
March to Mexico Builds International Solidarity
Article from El Marciado, the Voice of the Farmworker. Article illustrates a UFWOC rally and strike near the grape vineyards of the Coachella Valley. Notable rally guest include William Kircher and Senator Ted Kennedy.
Letter from a Manong by Sebastian Sahugan
Sebastian Sahugan, longtime photographer for both AWOC and UFW, shares his thoughts on Filipino Americans, farmworker activism, and Agbayani village.
Philip Vera Cruz' Obituary
Obituary written by an unidentified Agbayani Village volunteer. The Obituary is accompanied by a poem written by Vera Cruz, titled "Profits of the Enslaved."
Delano Food Caravan Newsletter - Caravan on Saturday, October 25th
UFW newsletter regarding the food carvan during the 1969 strike
Delano Food Caravan Newsletter - Caravan on Saturday, September 27th
UFW newsletter regarding the food carvan during the 1969 strike
Delano Food Caravan Newsletter - Caravan to Delano
UFW newsletter regarding the food carvan during the 1969 strike
Background Information on the Boycott of California Table Grapes
Brief background information of the 1965-1970 Delano Grape Strike, and the formation of the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee
"A History of Filipino Immigration to the U.S."
A comprehensive history of Filipino Immigration waves, from the 1930s to the 1990s.
Filipino Workers Must Ask Higher Wages
Frontpage article of the Three Starts, which includes articles regarding wage increases for Filipino American farmworkers
Philip Vera Cruz Resigns from UFW
An interview by Ang Katipunan, containing an interview with Philip Vera Cruz. Vera Cruz explains his reasons for resigning from the union, his grievances towards Cesar Chavez and the role of Filipino Americans in the United Farm Workers.