Two boys, identified in the Oregon Journal as Bill Blackgoat and Gerry Thomas standing at a workbench hitting small sheets of metal on anvils with ball-peen hammers. Metal working tools hang on the wall behind them. This photograph was printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 2 of 14).

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.

An automobile is parked on Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. A man wearing a cap and gloves stands with his hand on the car. He is looking down at a child who is looking at the camera and touching the hand crank at the front of the car.

A child holding a balloon animal laughs while looking at a clown who makes a second balloon animal. They are at the Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

A young girl participates in a May Day celebration in Silverton, Oregon. She wears a ruffled dress and a floral garland on her head and carries a basket decorated with flowers.

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 photograph of two children standing next to a small house. The print description for this photograph reads, "Silverton 1910 1st & High St."

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.

Four children fishing from the bank of a creek near Silverton. Two are holding homemade wooden poles, and a dog can be seen standing next to the group (negative 2 of 2).

Kindergarten students sit in a row of chairs in a shoe store in Salem, Oregon. Two of the children are being fitted for shoes. Taken during a holiday excursion for the children, organized by the Valley Migrant League. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 17, 1965.

Children swim in what is probably Silver Creek at Coolidge McClaine Park in Silverton, Oregon. A group of children wades near the bank while others stand in the water farther away. A slide is visible and a child can be seen sliding into the water.

Children swim in what is probably Silver Creek at Coolidge McClaine Park in Silverton, Oregon. Some children are in the water while others stand or sit on the bank. A slide is visible going into the creek and it appears a child has just slid into the water.

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.

Two young children at the Drake Brothers Studio in Silverton, Oregon. One child sits on a chair and looks at the other child, who is pretending to take its picture using a toy camera made out of a box.

Three young boys wearing overalls while eating cotton candy at the 1955 Oregon State Fair (negative 12 of 16).

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 girl leads a horse by the reigns down a path next to a building that has the word "Livestock" painted on it. She is preparing for the Oregon State Fair (negative 8 of 12).

A young girl stands on the steps leading up to the wading pool at Coolidge McClaine Park in Silverton, Oregon. She wears a bathing suit and has one foot and both hands resting on a railing.

Two young girls stand in front of a Christmas tree that is decorated with ornaments, popcorn, and an angel. A tea set and a pile of fruit are under the tree. Each of the girls holds a doll. One girl looks at the tree while the other girl looks at the camera.

A photograph of a child and dog standing in front of a house. The print description for the photograph reads, "D. Salem, House for R.E. Keinsarge (Dr)."

Juan Fernandez poses with his son at the Helms and Williams farm outside West Stayton, Oregon. Fernandez is the Program Aide at the Valley Migrant League's West Stayton Opportunity Center. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 22, 1965.

Juan Fernandez points at a sign that reads, "Opportunity Center, Valley Migrant League." His son stands next to him. Fernandez is the Program Aide at the Valley Migrant League's West Stayton Opportunity Center. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 22, 1965.

A Navajo boy, identified in the Oregon Journal as Kee Yaaietso (16) kneels next to a cow. He is holding a sponge. This photograph was printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 9 of 14).

Farmer M. C. Helms stands in front of an automobile at the Helms and Williams farm outside West Stayton, Oregon. An unidentified boy leans out of the driver's side of the automobile. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 22, 1965.

A teacher, identified in the Oregon Journal as Marion Multine, instructs a group of Navajo girls how to write checks. She is standing pointing with a ruler at a board with monetary amounts listed. A group of seven girls sit around a table holding pencils writing in practice check books. This photograph was printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 14 of 14).

A photograph showing a May Day celebration. There is a maypole dance happening in the street and people are gathered around. The print description for this photograph reads, "Drake May Day Photos. 1924-1925. 1st St. at old High School."

A photograph showing a May Day celebration. Children stand in lines on a field. A young woman, possibly the May Queen, walks between the two lines of children. Maypoles are visible on the right.

A photograph showing a May Day celebration. A maypole dance is being performed by youth in matching outfits. There are four maypoles. People are gathered around to watch.