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Click on the thumb-nailed photographs below to see larger versions. They are arranged according to collections. We are grateful to the following for permission to present these images:

Seattle Area Murals: Oscar Rosales Castañeda Collection

“Aztlan” Detail from “Aztlan.” “Aztlan” Detail from “Aztlan.” Plaque next to the Pablo O’Higgins Mural Plaque next to the Pablo O’Higgins Mural detailing the effort brought forth by UW MEChA and El Centro de La Raza in restoring the mural. “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination,” by Pablo O’Higgins (1945) “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination,” by Pablo O’Higgins (1945). “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” Detail from “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” Detail from “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” Detail from “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” Detail from “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” Detail from “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” Detail from “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” Detail from “The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination” “Work is Progress,” by unknown “Work is Progress,” by unknown. Located outside the offices of CASA Latina social service agency’s offices, Belltown neighborhood in downtown Seattle. “Viva La Raza,” by UW students “Viva La Raza,” by UW students in a class led by Marylou Gomez and supervised by Prof. Luis Ramirez. “Viva La Raza” ‘Death, Cause & Strike, Struggle, Opression, Liberty,’ detail from “Viva La Raza” “Viva La Raza” Detail from “Viva La Raza” “Viva La Raza” Detail from “Viva La Raza” “Someday The Sun Will Shine and Tell a Different Story,” by Ricardo J. Compean (1996) “Someday The Sun Will Shine and Tell a Different Story,” by Ricardo J. Compean (1996). “La Calavera,” by Esteban Villa (1973) “La Calavera,” by Esteban Villa (1973). Located at El Centro de La Raza, Seattle. “Untitled” “Untitled.” Located at El Centro de La Raza, Seattle. “Explosion of Chicano Creativity,” by Daniel Desiga (1972) “Explosion of Chicano Creativity,” by Daniel Desiga (1972). Located at El Centro de La Raza, Seattle “Explosion of Chicano Creativity” Detail from “Explosion of Chicano Creativity.” "Explosion of Chicano Creativity” Detail from “Explosion of Chicano Creativity.” “Explosion of Chicano Creativity” Detail from “Explosion of Chicano Creativity.” “Explosion of Chicano Creativity” Detail from “Explosion of Chicano Creativity.” “Explosion of Chicano Creativity” Detail from “Explosion of Chicano Creativity.” “Untitled. “Untitled.” Located at El Centro de La Raza, Seattle.

Jesus Rodriguez Collection: Photos from 1972-75

MEChA members Rosie Ramirez, Samuel Hernandez, Cynthia Maltos, Ernesto Luna and Janie Garza. (c. 1972) Rita Trujillo and Janie Morales. Members of Las Chicanas and the Brown Berets. (c. 1972) MEChA members Rosie Ramirez, Janie Garza, Cynthia Maltos, and Bency Urrutia. (c. 1972) MEChA member Celedonio Alvarez. Boycott at Safeway store in Seattle’s University District. (c. 1974) Sylvia Hernandez and Myrne Contreras from Granger, Washington. Members of Las Chicanas. (c. 1972) MEChA member Norma Lemos from Granger, Washington. (c. 1973) Ricardo Abeyta (c. 1974-1975) Jose Garza Jr., from Royal City, Washington. Member of the Brown Berets. Member of UW MEChA (c. 1974-1975) Ricardo Abeyta (c. 1974-1975) Frank Garcia, from Royal City, Washington. (c. 1974-1975) Oscar Garza, from Brownsville, Texas. Member of Teatro Quetzalcoatl. (c. 1974-1975) MEChA members Genoveva Morales and Teresa Cardenas (c. 1973) Chicano students outside of Loew Hall, University of Washington. (c. 1972) Teresa Garcia and Aurelia Bethancourt of Sunnyside, Washington. Members of Teatro Quetzalcoatl. (c. 1975) Flaco Maldonado and Celedonio Alvarez. Members of MEChA. (c. 1973) Chicano%20Movement hu6a085c2f73708a8bb0d8bdc4cfb82f13 142557 150x150 fill q75 box smart1

Harry Bridges for Labor Studies Collection

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MEChA de UW Collection: WTO demonstrations November 1999

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Oscar Rosales Castañeda Collection: Immigration Rights Demonstrations April-May, 2006

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