June to September, 1967, 1967

The progress of the campaign to organize Louisiana sugar workers may be followed in Mitchell's letters to Patrick Gorman (June 12, 29; July 10; Aug 1, 18; Sept. 12, 30). On the self-help housing program for sugar workers, see Mitchell's report to the Norman Fund on the progress made (June 29) and his exchange with Jac Wasserman (Sept 16, 19). Several menhaden companies continued to refuse to sign contracts with Local 300; see the unfair labor practice charges filed against them (July 31) and the affidavits of Mitchell and his staff (July 12; Aug 28; Sept 1). There is also an interesting exchange between Mitchell and both Gorman and Galarza on the activities of Cesar Chavez (July 3, 6, 12)