The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Caption reads: "Delano, Ca., Aug. 21 -- Chavez Ends Fast -- UFW leader Ceasar [sic] Chavez receives a communion wafer from Father Ken Irrgang during an outdoor mass. Chavez had to be helped while standing and walking. Chavez ended his 36-day fast by taking commuion and later breaking bread with Ethel Kennedy. Rev. Jesse Jackson (far right) was also in attendance.
Concepts:
Latino; communion; Mexican American
Places:
Delano, California
Persons:
Cesar Chavez; Ethel Kennedy; Jesse Jackson; Fr. Ken Irrgang
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