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Sanitary facilities for migratory workers. Ditch bank camp. Squatters near Arvin, Kern County, California

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Sanitary facilities for migratory workers. Ditch bank camp. Squatters near Arvin, Kern County, California

Public domain photograph of rural California, dust bowl refugees, 1930s-1940s, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Meeting of the Mothers' Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp in California, opens with prayer

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Meeting of the Mothers' Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, a Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp. The discussion this evening centers on the possibility of buying kerosene oil in large quantities and distributing it cooperatively in camp, to cut costs. Kerosene is used both for cooking and for lighting purposes

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Arvin camp for migrant workers (Farm Security Administration-FSA) California. A small library in camp with Works Progress Administration (WPA) librarian in charge is now available to agricultural workers. Part of the program for recreational and education instituted in all government camps for migratory farm families

Picryl description: Public domain image of a great depression era, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Type house at "Garden Homes," Kern County, California. Twenty such homes have been completed and are occupied on a tract adjoining the Arvin Migratory Labor Camp. Rent is eight dollars and twenty cents monthly, which includes electricity and water

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Type house at "Garden Homes," Kern County, California. Twenty such homes have been completed and are occupied on a tract adjoining the Arvin Migratory Labor Camp. Rent is eight dollars and twenty cents monthly, which includes electricity and water

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Hymn singing at meeting of Mothers' Club in Arvin migrant camp. California

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One of forty houses adjoining Arvin (Kern County) camp for migrants, California. These houses are built for and rented to migratory agricultural labor by Farm Security Administration. This house is designed to represent "one step up from the tent"

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Type house at "Garden Homes," Kern County, California. Twenty such homes have been completed and are occupied on a tract adjoining the Arvin Migratory Labor Camp. Rent is eight dollars and twenty cents monthly, which includes electricity and water

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Meeting of the Mothers' Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, a Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp. The discussion this evening centers on the possibility of buying kerosene oil in large quantities and distributing it cooperatively in camp, to cut costs. Kerosene is used both for cooking and for lighting purposes

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Labor home. Arvin migratory labor camp. Adobe construction. California

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl More

Type house at Garden Homes, Arvin (Kern County) California. This is an Farm Security Administration housing project for low income farm workers. Rent of eight dollars and twenty cents monthly includes electricity and water

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Labor home. Arvin migratory labor camp. Adobe construction. California

Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ol' Arkansas - Public domain document scan

There is no recording to accompany this text.

Type house at Garden Homes, Arvin (Kern County) California. This is an Farm Security Administration housing project for low income farm workers. Rent of eight dollars and twenty cents monthly includes electricity and water

Public domain photograph - United States during the 1930s and 1940s, Farm Security Administration, New Deal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman hammering a nail into a board with spectators looking on

a) Nail Driving contest - Arvin - 1939. Public domain photograph - United States during 1930s Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Runnin' Stewball - Public domain document scan

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Play given by visiting Arvin camp. Tulare migrant camp. Visalia, California

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wild Bill Jones, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Laws ballad. Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Arvin camp visiting Tulare camp to present play. Visalia, California

Public domain photograph of a history of California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ol' Blue, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

There is no recording to accompany this text.

Audience watching play given by Arvin camp. Tulare migrant camp. Visalia, California

Picryl description: Public domain image of a crowded sports competition or music festival event, spectators, people, audience, concert, stadium, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Maple on the Hill - Public domain document scan

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Don't You Grieve, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Last Night as I Lay on My Pillow

There is no recording to accompany this text.

The Dying Girl's Message - Public domain document scan

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Santa Barbara Earthquake, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Will Neal playing fiddle, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

a) Will Neal age 63 - Arvin. Playing since 14 yrs (handwritten on reverse) b) Will Neal...champion fiddler in Arvin Camp. Won many fiddlin' contests. 1940. (typed and attached)

Will Neal playing fiddle being recorded by Todd and Sonkin

a) Bob Sonkin - 2nd left. C.T. 2nd right. Our old friend at the fiddle. (handwritten and attached)

Making Kate a Pair of Shoes

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Kay-O-Kime, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Alternate title: "Kemo Kime." Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

They Say It Is a Sin to Flirt - Public domain document scan

Listed in phonolog as "They Say It Is Sinful to Flirt." Laws ballad. See also 5105a1 "They Say It Is Sinful to Flirt" attributed to Milton C. Long

Wee Waw Waddle

Sally Sweet, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Ring Ding Billy Ding

Black Jack Daisy, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Child ballad #200. Alternate title: "Black Jack Davy."

That Awkward Old Song - Public domain document scan

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Bent My Gun a Circle - Public domain document scan

Alternate title: "I Bent My Gun In A Circle and Shoot Around The Hill"

Year of '83, The, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Lassy Mohee, The - Public domain document scan

See "My Little Mohee" sung by Lois Judd and also "Fair Indian Lass" sung by A.W. Mullins. Laws ballad.

Root Hog or Die - Public domain document scan

Reflects Dustbowl migrant experience. Alternate title: "California."

Little Oney - Public domain document scan

Laws ballad. Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Girl I Left Behind Me, The - Public domain document scan

See also performances by the King Family 5140a5 and 5141a1. Laws ballad.

Beaver Cap, Sir, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Lily of the West, The

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200 square mile Marine base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows Corporal Arvin L. Ghazlo demonstrating to a bayonet class technique of disarming the enemy. Corporal Ghazlo was once teacher of judo to the Georgia State Police

Public domain photograph of Georgia in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camp Lejeune, New River, North Carolina. Classes in bayonet training which are taught by Corporal Arvin L. Ghazlo. He also has charge of the "commando" and judo classes (at one time he taught judo to the state police of Georgia)

Picryl description: Public domain image of war, military conflict, infantry, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Camp Lejeune, New River, North Carolina. Classes in bayonet training which are taught by Corporal Arvin L. Ghazlo. He also has charge of the "commando" and judo classes (at one time he taught judo to the state police of Georgia)

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, horses, horse riding, farm animals, farmers, livestock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Corn Dodgers - Public domain document scan

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Corn Dodgers - Public domain document scan

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Father Rumble - Public domain document scan

Laws ballad. Also known as "Father Grumble".

Father Rumble - Public domain document scan

Laws ballad. Also known as "Father Grumble".

Little Fat Boy, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Same as "When I Was A Little Boy Fat As I Could Wad'."

Little Fat Boy, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Same as "When I Was A Little Boy Fat As I Could Wad'."

Marriage Colors, The, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Alternate title: "Color Song" Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Marriage Colors, The, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941

Alternate title: "Color Song" Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Singing hymns before opening of meeting of Mothers' Club at Arvin Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migrants, California

Public domain photograph - United States during the 1930s and 1940s, Farm Security Administration, New Deal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Singing hymns before opening of meeting of Mothers' Club at Arvin Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migrants, California

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