A high school student from Dayton, Oregon looks at a statue on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol. Only a small portion of the statue, named the "Circuit Rider," is visible in the image. She is on a field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 15, 1965.
A Russian boy speaks with his teacher in front of a class at the St. Paul Grade School in St. Paul, Oregon. He is one of 22 Russian students who recently enrolled at the school. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 24, 1965.
A teacher teaches English to a row of Russian girls sitting in class at the St. Paul Grade School in St. Paul, Oregon. They are among 22 Russian students who recently enrolled at the school. The teacher holds up her hands and several of the girls do the same. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 24, 1965.
Russian students circle around a teacher at the St. Paul Grade School in St. Paul, Oregon. They are among 22 Russian students who recently enrolled at the school. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 24, 1965.
Eleven-year-old Steven Basargin draws at a desk in a classroom at the St. Paul Grade School in St. Paul, Oregon. Basargin is one of 22 Russian students who recently enrolled at the school. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 24, 1965.
Several Russian girls draw at a desk in a classroom at the St. Paul Grade School in St. Paul, Oregon. They among the 22 Russian students who recently enrolled at the school. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 24, 1965.
A teacher teaches English to a row of Russian girls sitting in class at the St. Paul Grade School in St. Paul, Oregon. They are among 22 Russian students who recently enrolled at the school. The teacher and several of the girls hold a hand up to their ears. According to an accompanying article in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News, the children are learning how to say, "This is my ear" in English. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 24, 1965.
Several Russian girls draw at a desk in a classroom at the St. Paul Grade School in St. Paul, Oregon. They are among 22 Russian students who recently enrolled at the school. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 24, 1965.
A teacher teaches English to a row of Russian girls sitting in class at the St. Paul Grade School in St. Paul, Oregon. They are among 22 Russian students who recently enrolled at the school. Several of the girls touch their hair. According to an accompanying article in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News, the children are learning how to say, "This is my hair" in English. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 24, 1965.
Groom Ray Ruiz and bride Mary Garcia sit in a car, having just gotten married at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Woodburn, Oregon. Stamp on the back of the print for Housen Photography in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 17, 1965.
A girl smiles as she displays a drawing from her notebook. She stands in front of a school bus. Taken on a summer school field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League for students in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 20, 1965.
Three girls sit on a school bus while on a summer school field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League. They are students from Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 20, 1965.
Two girls stand in front of a school bus. The girl on the left puts her fingers in her mouth while the girl on the right looks at the camera. They are on a summer school field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League for students in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 20, 1965.
A girl smiles as she looks out the window of a school bus. She is on a summer school field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League for students in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 20, 1965.
A group of children stand in front of a school bus. They are on a summer school field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League for students in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 20, 1965.
A boy smiles at the camera. He is on a summer school field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League for students in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 20, 1965.
A group of children and adults stand outside the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem, Oregon. Taken on a summer school field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League for students in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 20, 1965.
Citizens and farm workers in West Stayton stand outside the Marion County Courthouse in Salem, Oregon. They traveled to the courthouse to present a petition to Marion County Commissioners, complaining about poor traffic in their area. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 6, 1965.
A medical professional gives a vaccination shot to a baby at the "Well Baby Clinic," held at the North Santiam School and organized by the Marion County Health Department in Oregon. The clinic offers free medical exams and vaccinations. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 6, 1965.
Carl Holstine and his family pose in a bean field near West Stayton, Oregon. They are migrant farm workers. Each summer, the Holstine family travels from Oklahoma to Oregon to work picking beans. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 6, 1965.
Families of farm workers in West Stayton exit the Marion County Courthouse in Salem, Oregon. They traveled to the courthouse to present a petition to Marion County Commissioners, complaining about poor traffic in their area. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 6, 1965. Image is blurry.
A teacher demonstrates how a motor works in a mechanics class run by the Valley Migrant League in Woodburn, Oregon. Pictured left to right are students Raul López, Benito López, Francisco Leon, Rudolph Medina, Mike Ruiz, Máximo López and teacher Jack Babbitt. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 30, 1965.
Sarah Goodwin and an unidentified woman examine a chalkboard displaying writing in Spanish and English. The chalkboard was used during a meeting run by the Valley Migrant League. Goodwin is the Director of Valley Migrant League Adult Education. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "5/25/65 - Sarah Goodwin explains notes used in meeting of farm workers to plan 1st adult classes (English). For Miss Velma Linford, Director of Rural Projects, VISTA. Sarah Goodwin file." This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing an aerial view of the Capitol building and surrounding area in Salem, Oregon. The bottom right corner of the negative is cut off. Handwriting on negative reads, "Aerial of Capitol Bldgs. Salem, Ore. Christian 11-528."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing 3 people on horseback on Jefferson Park Trail in Oregon. Behind them is a view of the mountains. Handwriting on negative reads, "View from Jefferson Park Trail. Christian S-210."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing an exterior hot spring next to a staircase at Breitenbush Hot Springs in Breitenbush, Oregon. Handwriting on negative reads, "No Tobac, Bruckman's Breitenbush Springs, Ore. Christian S-212."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a narrow dirt road through a forest. Handwriting on negative reads, "Detroit - Breitenbush Road. Christian S124."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a river running through a narrow gorge. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Breitenbush Gorge, Oregon. (Christian)"
