Faith in Action: Solidarity with Regional Migrant Farmworkers
102 Hesburgh Library, Rare Books and Special Collections
Join us to view the Rare Books and Special Collections Spotlight Exhibit, "Building a Campus Boycott to Support Midwestern Farmworkers," and have a robust conversation afterward with curator Dr. Emiliano Aguilar, Assistant Professor in the Department of History.
After viewing the exhibit, visitors will gather in room 125 for refreshments and discussion.
About the Exhibit
In 1980, the University of Notre Dame became the first major university to boycott Campbell Soup products in support of Midwestern farmworkers represented by the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (Toledo, OH). In a few short months, a small and dedicated cohort of students tapped into a growing movement and convinced the campus to act in solidarity.
This exhibit was created in conjunction with Somos ND, a campus-wide initiative to honor the history and legacy of Latino and Hispanic contributions to the University. It is curated by Emiliano Aguilar, assistant professor in the Department of History. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment.
All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours.
