Agricultural laborers -- California -- San Joachin Valley.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John Sanchez oral history
Item
Identifier: larc-oh-sanchez
Abstract
Sound recording of interview with John Sanchez conducted by Harvey Schwartz. Former agricultural worker; recalls killing of unionists by growers in Pixley, California, during 1933 Central Valley cotton strike; describes harsh living and working conditions of Central Valley’s Mexican American cotton pickers, 1930s, and impact of mechanization, 1938-1941.
Dates:
1998 March 31