Contents From the Series: Contains documents pertaining to Anderson’s tenure as AWOC's director of research, a position created for him by Director Norman Smith. Includes administrative papers, such as expense and activity reports, agendas and minutes, AWOC newsletters, and statements drafted by Anderson. Also contains the history of AWOC and a log of Anderson's recorded his personal thoughts and daily work activities. Contains correspondence; documents from various labor, governmental and farmer organizations; and...

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Newspaper clippings. Topics include organizing farm labor, AFL-CIO's opposition to the governor's water plan, unionizing farm labor, property tax irregularities on land used for farming, and wages for farm workers. Includes New York Times magazine article on migrant workers.

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Topics include the Imperial Valley Farmers Association, AFL-CIO ceasing funding to AWOC, and child labor.

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Articles pertaining to Anderson as research director for AWOC, AWOC's work after termination of funding from AFL-CIO, drive to set up a local union in Alameda County, Stockton as hub for organizational activities, AFL-CIO strikes in Imperial Valley, arrest of AWOC staff for leafletting, and end of CWA local strike with favorable settlement.

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Flyers and informational documents produced by AWOC.

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Documents relating to Jefferson Poland's arrest for trespassing at the Loduca and Perry labor camps. Includes documentation and testimony of malfeasance against braceros. Topics include unclean food, physical abuse, and payment issues.

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Releases produced by AWOC. Topics include election of officers, wage issues, labor relations, violations in labor camps, contracts, strikes, working conditions, and more.