A young woman volunteering with the Neighborhood Youth Corps reads the book "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" aloud to 2 girls in a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. One of the girls holds a cat and smiles at the camera. The volunteer program is organized in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.
A woman lies on a bed and speaks with a Neighborhood Youth Corps volunteer who reads a book to 2 children. They are in a cabin of a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. The volunteer program is organized in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.
A batter prepares to swing at a ball during a baseball game at a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. The catcher and other players look on. The game was organized by the Neighborhood Youth Corps in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.
A volleyball player jumps and hits the ball at a volleyball game at a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. The game was organized by the Neighborhood Youth Corps in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.
Dr. Arthur Pearl speaks to the education department of the Valley Migrant League in Salem, Oregon. Pearl is the Director of the Upward Bound program at the University of Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.
This file contains 2 images on 1 negative. In the image on the left, trapeze artists perform at the Shriners Circus. In the image on the right, a girl in the audience looks up at the trapeze performance (not pictured). This excursion was organized by the Valley Migrant League for the children of migrant laborers in the area of Salem, Oregon. These images were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.
Three children smile as they attend the Shriners Circus. This excursion was organized by the Valley Migrant League for the children of migrant laborers in the area of Salem, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.
A boy swings a bat during a baseball game at a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. The game was organized by the Neighborhood Youth Corps in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.
A woman prepares to swing a bat during a baseball game at a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. She wears a scarf over her hair. The game was organized by the Neighborhood Youth Corps in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.
A girl swings at a ball thrown by the pitcher during a baseball game at a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. The game was organized by the Neighborhood Youth Corps in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966
Dr. Arthur Pearl speaks to the education department of the Valley Migrant League in Salem, Oregon. Pearl is the Director of the Upward Bound program at the University of Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.
Children and teens play games in a new youth recreation center organized by the Woodburn Police Department in Woodburn, Oregon. The man on the right is likely Police Chief Robert J. Prinslow. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.
A police officer holds a can of Folgers coffee as he stands behind the front desk of a new youth recreation center organized by the Woodburn Police Department in Woodburn, Oregon. A woman working next to him helps a boy at the counter. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.
A teenage boy plays table tennis at a new youth recreation center organized by the Woodburn Police Department in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.
Two people walk on a sidewalk past the exterior of a new youth recreation center organized by the Woodburn Police Department in Woodburn, Oregon. Signs in the windows read, "Grand Opening." This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.
A woman, teen, and child sit behind the reception desk of a new youth recreation center organized by the Woodburn Police Department in Woodburn, Oregon. Signs on the wall behind the desk are written in English and Spanish. The English sign reads, "Medications 50 cents each. Please pay reception. Your credit is good." The Spanish sign is a direct translation, reading, "50 centavos cada receta." The remainder of the sign is partially blocked. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.
A boy stands in front of a poem handwritten on 2 large sheets of paper attached to the wall of a new youth recreation center organized by the Woodburn Police Department in Woodburn, Oregon. The poem was written by the sheriff of Marion County, Indiana. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.
A boy stands in front of a jukebox at a new youth recreation center organized by the Woodburn Police Department in Woodburn, Oregon. The wall behind the jukebox is covered in a collage made of clipped magazine photographs of various people. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.
A teenage boy plays a game at a new youth recreation center organized by the Woodburn Police Department in Woodburn, Oregon. In the background, kids play games and a police officer works at a counter. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.
Three teenage girls stand next to a restaurant booth at a new youth recreation center organized by the Woodburn Police Department in Woodburn, Oregon. They all look off to the left. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.
Quentin Rowland (left) and Sam Hernandez (right) look at a publication while standing outside the Salem Opportunity Center in Salem, Oregon. Rowland, who works with the Oregon State Employment Service, was invited to speak at the center by the Spanish American Club to discuss employment opportunities for migrant farm workers. Hernandez, an assistant supervisor for the Valley Migrant League, served as translator during the discussion. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on May 13, 1966.
Enid Breeding pulls a file out of a file drawer at the West Stayton Opportunity Center in West Stayton, Oregon. She is a former migrant worker who earned her GED and now works as a Program Aide for the Valley Migrant League. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 25, 1966.
A 72-year-old student sits at a desk, taking notes during a Spanish class. Her name is Lena Majors, and she is taking a Spanish language class offered by the Valley Migrant League's West Stayton Opportunity Center. The class takes place at the Marion School in Marion County, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 14, 1966.
Juan Fernandez stands in front of a chalkboard, teaching a Spanish class. He holds up his right arm and gestures toward the class. This Spanish language class is offered by the Valley Migrant League's West Stayton Opportunity Center. The class takes place at the Marion School in Marion County, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 14, 1966.
Juan Fernandez points at himself as he teaches a Spanish class. Several adult students sit at their desks behind him. This Spanish language class is offered by the Valley Migrant League's West Stayton Opportunity Center. The class takes place at the Marion School in Marion County, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 14, 1966.
An adult student reads aloud in a Spanish class. Teacher Juan Fernandez looks on. This Spanish language class is offered by the Valley Migrant League's West Stayton Opportunity Center. The class takes place at the Marion School in Marion County, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 14, 1966.
Juan Fernandez holds open a book and talks to a student as he teaches a Spanish class. This Spanish language class is offered by the Valley Migrant League's West Stayton Opportunity Center. The class takes place at the Marion School in Marion County, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 14, 1966.
A photograph of four children wearing halloween costumes. One child holds a plastic jack-o-lantern pail and two other children hold shopping bags with a logo for the Meier & Frank Department Store.
