Oral history of Rafael Cancel-Miranda, interviewed by Jose 'Cha-Cha' Jimenez, on 11/19/2013 about the Young Lords in Lincoln Park.

Richard Rafferty was born on October 31, 1924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He grew up in Grand Rapids and in the December 1942 he enlisted in the Navy Reserve as an Aviation Cadet. He was called up for active service in April 1943 and received training…

Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2008 production of "Ragtime." In this image two actors in early 20th century costumes pose together.

Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2008 production of "Ragtime." In this image two actors, one a child, pose together backstage. Their costumes are semi-historical, and their faces are smudged with dirt. The man is wearing a large false beard, and…

Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2008 production of "Ragtime." In this image two actors, one a child, pose together backstage in early 20th century costumes.

Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2008 production of "Ragtime." In this image two actors in early 20th century costumes sing together on stage.

Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2008 production of "Ragtime." In this image a group of actors stand together and gesture towards an early automobile. Its driver is wearing goggles and a coat.

Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2008 production of "Ragtime." In this image an ensemble cast is posed onstage. Several of the woman wear early 20th century dresses and carry parasols. One woman is dressed in a burlesque costume and poses cheekily.…

Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2008 production of "Ragtime." In this image seven actors perform onstage. They are standing or seated around wooden crates labeled "EXPLOSIVES." Two men, standing to the side, hold rifles. The backdrop mimics…

Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2008 production of "Ragtime." In this image five actresses pose together backstage. All wear early 20th century dresses. They each expose one of their ankles from under their skirts.

Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2008 production of "Ragtime." In this image a young man dressed as a bell boy poses backstage.

Black and white photograph of an industrial city scene featuring a rail yard in Chicago, Illinois. In the photograph, a large high-rise apartment building can be seen rising behind the rail yard in the background. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of an industrial city scene featuring a rail yard in Chicago, Illinois. In the photograph, a group of trains are parked in the foreground, including one labeled "Chicago South Shore & South Bend," while a large high-rise…

Black and white photograph of an industrial city scene featuring a rail yard in Chicago, Illinois. In the photograph, a train conductor is seen moving a train through the rail yard, while other trains are parked in the background. Scanned from the…

Black and white photograph of a rail yard in St. Charles, Illinois. In the photograph, a group of freight train boxcars can be seen parked behind a building with smokestacks rising above in the background. One of the boxcars is labeled a "Burlington"…

Black and white photograph of a railroad bridge west of Cornorthwestall, Ontario. Taken by Robert Merrill, likely from a steamship.

Black and white photograph of nine people, seven men and two women, standing next to a railroad coach.

Black and white photograph of a railroad crossing in Sycamore, Illinois. In the photograph, a sign that reads, "Life Offers More in Sycamore," is featured behind the railroad tracks. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a railroad track winding through the countryside in St. Charles, Illinois. In the photograph, overhead power lines are running parallel to the railroad track and a bridge can be seen going across the track in the…

Black and white photograph of a train traveling along train tracks in Szczecin, Poland. In the photograph, a sign is posted next to the train tracks that reads, "Przejscie Wzbronione," meaning "Crossing Forbidden." Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a train traveling along train tracks in Szczecin, Poland. In the photograph, a sign is posted next to the train tracks that reads, "Przejscie Wzbronione," meaning "Crossing Forbidden." Scanned from the negative.

Panel discussion about the original Rainbow Coalition begun by Illinois Chapter Chairman Fred Hampton. The moderator was Aaron Dixon and panelists included founder of the Young Lords Movement, Jose (Cha-­Cha) Jimenez; Stan McKinney of the Illinois…

Flyer with information on the 2010 social to welcome back students, and information of the event, including the place, time and date.

Flyer with information on the 2011 social to welcome back students, and information of the event, including the place, time and date.