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1. Picking cherries
Picking cherries
Description
Cherries were so much in demand this year that even the Black Republican variety of small, black cherries were picked clean by the Mexicans and sold for a good price.
2. Laborers ready for harvesting
Laborers ready for harvesting
Description
Mexican Nationals loaded into a truck ready to begin a days work at harvesting, Hood River
3. Getting lunches
Getting lunches
Description
Mexicans gathered at the loading area beside the road, getting their noon lunches for the day
4. Fred Pattison and new arrival
Fred Pattison and new arrival
Description
Fred Pattison, dispatcher, and a new Mexican arrival, Hood River
5. Farm workers at their camp
Farm workers at their camp
Description
Mexican farm workers pose in camp, Hood River.
6. Picking cherries
Picking cherries
Description
Mexicans picking cherries
7. Mail call
Mail call
Description
Mail call, waiting for letters from home (Old Mexico)
8. Truck loaded with workers
Truck loaded with workers
Description
Workers loaded on the truck and off to the orchard for a day of thinning apples or picking cherries
9. Guitar playing
Guitar playing
Description
In the evening musical instruments come out and typical Spanish tunes fill the air.
10. Workers line up for dinner
Workers line up for dinner
Description
Waiting in line for dinner, cafeteria style
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