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This Alianza Bracero ProA membership card is for Raul Hernandez of Mexicali, Baja California.

This notice explains the new procedures for a MICA card in 1958. It states that MICA cards are only to notify that these men have completed their work as braceros. However, the card could be used to enter the country, if and only if, they are still…

Mexican military enlistment form for Salvador Velasco Patino dated December 26, 1942.

Bracero Travel Pass of Nepomuceno Gonzalez to Mexicali, Baja California good until December 29, 1952. Issued by the Coachella Valley Farmers Association

Bracero travel pass of Nepomuceno Gonzalez by date of February 6, 1955 to Mexicali, Baja California

Letter for temporary visit to Mexico & readmittance to U.S., dated July 19, 1948 for Nepomuceno Gonzalez. Exited through Mexicali, B.C. and returned through Calexico, California.

Faustino Martinez received this missing documentation in Mexicali, Baja California in 2006 because he was missing some documents for his request of his 10%.

This notarized letter acknowledges the fact that Faustino Martinez worked as a bracero from 1957 to 1962. Two people signed as witnesses that he worked in both Imperial and San Joaquin Valley.

Manuel Montes Robles' certificate of recognition for his work as a bracero.

This birth certificate delineates the birth of M. Esther Rivera, Federico Navarro Duran's wife. It also states that she was born January 23, 1930 in Guanajuato.

This birth certificate delineates the birth of M. Esther Rivera, Federico Navarro Duran's wife. It also states that she was born January 23, 1930 in Guanajuato.

Letter support rehire of Nepomucano Gonzalez by James Hiroto of the Coachella Valley Farmers Association.

Receipt for model radio in 1958 for Nepomucano Gonzalez

This letter is from Federico Navarro to Mexican Consul in Los Angeles. In it, he solicits that the Consulate be aware that Mr. Baldomero Capiz is not a representative of the bracero community within California or the United States. He goes on to…

Western Union receipts sending money to Mexico. The top image displays a receipt from Salvador Velasco Patino to Rosario De Velaso in Atlas, Guadalajara in 1956. The bottom image displays a receipt from Nepomuceno Gonzalez to Rosario De Velasco in…

This letter acknowledges the fact that Federico Navarro Duran worked as a bracero from 1952 to 1961. Martin Cuevas Diaz and Jesus Nava Orozco signed as witnesses that he worked in various places throughout the United States of America.

Money order receipts sent by Gonzalez to Rosario Ramirez (2) and Francisca Rodriguez (1) between 1947-1949. The amounts are for $63, $40, $30.

A decree from Mexican President Vicente Fox for ex-braceros looking for their 10%. It was published on Wednesday, May 25, 2005.

A decree from Mexican President Vicente Fox for ex-braceros looking for their 10%. It was published on Wednesday, May 25, 2005.

A decree from Mexican President Vicente Fox for ex-braceros looking for their 10%. It was published on Wednesday, May 25, 2005.

A decree from Mexican President Vicente Fox for ex-braceros looking for their 10%. It was published on Wednesday, May 25, 2005.

Article 7 of the work contract explains the terms of the bracero's transportation. In it, it states that employers should transport their braceros free of charge, along with food, lodgings, and other necessary expenses. These provisions should be…

Manuel de Jesus Roman Gaxiola's Alianza Bracero Proa identification card.

Back side of Manuel de Jesus Roman Gaxiola's Alianza Bracero ProA identification card

Money order receipts sent by M. Gonzalez in 1948, 1949, and 1950. The top and bottom money orders are sent to Francisca Rodriguez (1949, 1950). The middle money order is sent to Rosario Ramirez (1948).
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