Influential labor leader (1927–1993) who championed the cause of migrant farm workers. Lot of two items: green felt tip signature, “To Jim: Best wishes, Cesar E. Chavez, 5/3/73,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card; and a TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, UFW letterhead, November 9, 1971, protesting excessive bail for a prisoner who “has been a devoted family man” and who comes from a “poverty-stricken family.” In fine condition, with skinning to blank portion of card and usual mailing folds, mild toning, and file holes to letter. R&R COA.
