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1. The Story of Carlos Enrique Marquez: Video
The Story of Carlos Enrique Marquez: Video
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Testimony of Carlos Enrique Marquez
2. El Luchador
El Luchador
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Don Misael Rojas is originally from Veracruz, Mexico. His story focuses on his relationship with his mother and the themes of equality and social justice. While in Mexico he participated in several social justice movements and has continued to participate in activism while in Oregon. He is a member of PCUN, and plays a vital role in the Wage Theft campaign.
3. A Woman of Courage
A Woman of Courage
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Yadira Janet Mendoza tells her story of growing up in Chiapas, Mexico as a child migrant worker. Having come from a family of farm workers who moved from one temporary job to another, Janet was only able to attend school for two hours after an eight hour day of working out in the fields. As she grew older, little opportunity existed for her with only having a third grade education level. At the age of 18, Janet moved to Albany, Oregon in pursuit of a new life. This transition led to new job opportunities cleaning houses and to meeting her husband, Oscar. Her reputation as a great cleaner grew quickly and she started her own business, MOJY, which she named after the initials of her family members. Now having three employees, Janet's dream is to return to school to study finance or administration and learn English. Her life shows of her hard dedication to survive and support her family.
4. Mr. and Mrs H. L. Worley at the Mitoma Hop Yard
Mr. and Mrs H. L. Worley at the Mitoma Hop Yard
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Mr. and Mrs H.L. Worley, from Longview, Washington, are picking hops at the Mitoma Hop Yard near Independence. He is a Texan; she is a Minnesotan. He was a Marine private during the war and saw service at Bremerton, Washington. Presently, he is a second rigger in the woods and is picking hops while the woods are closed as a fire precaution. $8.13 one day--August 21
5. Farm Labor--Day Haul to Salem
Farm Labor--Day Haul to Salem
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A black-and-white photograph depicting an older man wearing a rain jacket and a dirty face, sitting in a space cordoned off by a string of chain. Another, younger man sits in the background, slightly out of foucs., Carrasco has photographed in Oregon, Mexico and Europe; she has photographed Chicano, Indian and Russian families. She was the editor of a US government newspaper for migrant farmworkers, many of whom were Mexicans, in Oregon. She felt very strongly about, http://www.americanartco.com/page.aspx?cid=207&id=424, The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Mid-Valley Arts. You may view their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html
6. Consular report from V. Harwood Blocker, October 28, 1951
Consular report from V. Harwood Blocker, October 28, 1951
7. The Story of Carlos Enrique Marquez: Transcript
The Story of Carlos Enrique Marquez: Transcript
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Testimony of Carlos Enrique Marquez
8. The Story of Carlos Enrique Marquez
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Testimony of Carlos Enrique Marquez
9. PH014_b040_033 Gertrude Bass Warner photographs
PH014_b040_033 Gertrude Bass Warner photographs
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Working Men In Korea
10. PH014_b073_040 Gertrude Bass Warner photographs
PH014_b073_040 Gertrude Bass Warner photographs
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The Silk In Japan'
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