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Chuy Varela Collection

This collection takes its name from Jesse “Chuy” Varela, a Bay Area radio host who frequently interviewed political, activist, and labor figures connected to issues affecting Latin and Central American communities. Topics includes immigration to the US, the 1994 NAFTA treaty, labor issues such as the activism of Dolores Huerta, Cesar Chavez, and the UFW, and related political developments affecting the region (1994 Mexican election, CA Prop 187, Sandinistas, Zapatistas, (EZLN) etc.) and others.

Documents

Guillermo Gomez-Peña Performance and Interview 1991 Guillermo Gomez-Peña Performance and Interview 1991
Date: 11/8/1991Call Number: CV 064AFormat: Cass AProgram: Cal PerformancesCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Guillermo Gomez-Peña stages a performance art piece focusing on shifting and paradoxical cultural, social and economic borders in the 1990's. Legacy of Columbus for the 1992 quincentenary. Performance followed by interview with Chuy Varela on immigration, divisions among Latinos, and economic support for multiculturalism and art.
Watsonville Green Giant Layoffs Watsonville Green Giant Layoffs
Date: 4/11/1991Call Number: CV 081Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Rally for laid-off Green Giant employees announcing boycott efforts against Green Giant and Grand Metropolitan foods. Workers Yolanda Navarro, Carmen Ruiz, and Lauro Navarro, as well as local members of the clergy speak on behalf of the workers, listing their demands against the company.
Protest of Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Protest of Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Date: 9/30/1991Call Number: CV 129Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Demonstration against the announcement by rulers of the US, Mexico & Canada that they sought a "free trade agreement." Includes advocates for Mexican workers and other viewpoints.
Stop Bush's War Now #1 Stop Bush's War Now #1
Date: 1/10/1991Call Number: CV 153Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaProgram: KPFACollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Demonstration to stop the Gulf War
Interview with Rudolfo Acuña Interview with Rudolfo Acuña
Date: 2/19/1991Call Number: CV 160Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
About the Persian Gulf War.
Anti Persian Gulf War Rally Anti Persian Gulf War Rally
Date: 1/19/1991Call Number: CV 177Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Anti-war rally with many groups from the left. Includes speakers, a march and interviews by Chuy Varela.
Immigrant and Refugee Women's Conference Immigrant and Refugee Women's Conference
Date: 10/5/1991Call Number: CV 200Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
A conference on immigrant and refugee women's issues.
Chicano Moratorium 1991 #1 Chicano Moratorium 1991 #1
Date: 8/25/1991Call Number: CV 206Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. Speakers and artists include, Los Ensoles, Los Mafiosos, Teatro por la Gente
Chicano Moratorium 1991 #2 Chicano Moratorium 1991 #2
Date: 8/25/1991Call Number: CV 207Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. Speakers and artists include Carlos Montes, Aztlan Underground, Gloria La Riva, Downtown Rhythm Band, Grupo Antaño
Chicano Moratorium 1991 #3 Chicano Moratorium 1991 #3
Date: 8/25/1991Call Number: CV 208Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. Artists include Aztlan Nation Also part of a discussion on US involvement in the Middle East.