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African American group in bean field, 1947

Original Collection: Extension and Experiment Station Communications Photograph Collection(P 120)

 

Item Number: P120:2594

 

Image Description: A group of African-Americans working in a bean field near Scappoose, Oregon, led by Rev. M. C. Cheek of Guilds Lake Community Church, 1947. After the war ended, many African-Americans previously employed in Portland's shipyards sought farm work. Although relatively few in number, they were segregated into their own work platoons. Some farmers refused to employ them.

 

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