A young man, likely a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), holds a sign in a picket line in front of a liquor store in Portland, Oregon. He is protesting the sale of products from the Schenley Company in Delano, California, where grape pickers are on strike. His sign reads, "Solidarity forever. Don't buy I.W. Harper, Cutty Sark. Huelga. SNCC-SRE." Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 4, 1966.

Charles B. Schuman, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, delivers a speech to the City Club at the Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon. He argues against passage of a bill in Congress that would raise the minimum wage to $1.15/hr. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on February 25, 1966.

Charles B. Schuman, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, delivers a speech to the City Club at the Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon. He argues against passage of a bill in Congress that would raise the minimum wage to $1.15/hr. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on February 25, 1966.

Charles B. Schuman, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, delivers a speech to the City Club at the Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon. He argues against passage of a bill in Congress that would raise the minimum wage to $1.15/hr. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on February 25, 1966.

Two long rows of hops crops stretch into the distance. The hops are tall and supported by a line suspended above the crops. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on February 4, 1966.

Cheerleaders Hilda and Rosemary Galaviz each wave a pompom in the air as members of the Dayton rally squad, based in Dayton, Oregon. They cheer at a basketball game between teams from Dayton and Independence, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 21, 1966.

A flooded area of the Willamette River flows close to a cluster of buildings, likely a migrant camp, in Independence, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 14, 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.

A flooded area of the Willamette River flows close to a cluster of buildings, likely a migrant camp, in Independence, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 14, 1966.

Water floods an orchard in Independence, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 14, 1966.

A flooded area of the Willamette River flows close to a cluster of buildings, likely a migrant camp, in Independence, Oregon. Branches, logs, and other debris float in the water. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 14, 1966.

Rows of crops are saturated with water on a farm in Independence, Oregon. Taken during a flood of the nearby Willamette River. 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.

Five adult students take notes while sitting on folding chairs. This class is part of an adult education program held at the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity Center in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 7, 1966.

A row of adult students take notes while sitting on folding chairs. This class is part of an adult education program held at the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity Center in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 7, 1966.

Four adult students listen to a teacher in a classroom. The class is part of an adult education program held at the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity Center in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 7, 1966.

A young woman wearing a white, button-down sweater stands in a room. Her name is Emma Perez and she smiles and looks to the right of the camera. Perez is a college student participating in the University of Oregon's Upward Bound program, with the help of the Valley Migrant League. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 7, 1966.

A teacher holds open a book and shows it to his class of adult students. The students each have an open copy of the book on their laps. The book is titled, "Programmed Math for Adults." The class is part of an adult education program held at the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity Center in Dayton, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 7, 1966.

A toddler sits on the ground and plays with a toy tractor at the Valley Migrant League Opportunity Center's Christmas party in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 31, 1965.

A boy plays with a toy rotary telephone at the Valley Migrant League Opportunity Center's Christmas party in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 31, 1965.

A little girl sits on a couch holding a present. She holds her hand up to her face. She is at the Valley Migrant League Opportunity Center's Christmas party in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 31, 1965.

A boy sits on a folding chair and opens a present at the Valley Migrant League Opportunity Center's Christmas party in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 31, 1965.

Dozens of adults and children gather in a crowded room at the Valley Migrant League Opportunity Center's Christmas party in Woodburn, Oregon. More than 300 people attended the party. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 31, 1965.

A row of young children sit in front of a Christmas tree at the Valley Migrant League Opportunity Center's Christmas party in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 31, 1965.

Two women sit at a kitchen table. The woman on the left looks at the camera and smiles. These are family members of Hamp Skinner, a former migrant laborer who is transitioning to landscaping work. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on November 5, 1965.