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Adult students work on math assignment

Two adult students work on an assignment in a workbook. A paper draped over the workbook is titled, "Working with Numbers, Grading Chart." One student holds a cigarette as she works. Likely taken at an adult education class run by the Valley Migrant League in Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Bearded men work in strawberry field

Two bearded men, likely farm workers, stand in a strawberry field in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. One of the men holds up a strawberry and looks at the camera. The other bends over to pick strawberries This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Players jump for ball during basketball game

Six basketball players reach for the ball during a basketball game. Some wear shirts that read, "VML West Stayton," indicating they are playing for the Valley Migrant League of West Stayton, Oregon. Likely taken at a basketball game between 2 Valley Migrant League teams in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Woman stands on ladder picking cherries

A woman stands on a ladder while picking cherries from a cherry tree in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. She turns around on the ladder and looks over her shoulder at the camera. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Russian sign on tree in park

A sign written in Russian is affixed high on a tree in a park in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The English translation of the sign is, "Park has no restroom -- go to the gas station." [Translation provided by OHS volunteer.] This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Boys on playground bars

Two boys slide down a pair of bars in a playground. Both look at the camera. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Walter James Rayevich

Walter James Rayevich, nicknamed Jake Rayevich, wears a cowboy hat, overalls and a white t-shirt while standing outside. He laughs as he holds a small branch in both hands. He and his family participated in Valley Migrant League activities. Photographs from this series were published with Rayevich's obituary in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 11, 1966. He died at age 65 in Forest Grove, Oregon.

Valley Lanes bowling alley in Beaverton, Oregon

Photograph of the exterior of Valley Lanes bowling alley, located in the Valley Plaza shopping center in Beaverton, Oregon. Several cars are parked in the parking lot outside the bowling alley. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Girl sits at table with milk carton

An unidentified girl wearing a dress sits at a table. A Darigold milk carton with a straw in it sits on the table next to her. She looks at the camera. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Priscilla Carrasco, Assistant Editor and Circulation Manager of the Opportunity News

A woman wearing a button-up sweater and pearl necklace smiles at the camera. This is likely Priscilla Carrasco, the Assistant Editor and Circulation Manager for the Opportunity News, who also wrote articles and took photographs for the newspaper. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Woman completing language assignment in workbook

Photograph taken over-the-shoulder of a woman writing in a language workbook. A book titled, "The Mott Language Skills Program" sits next to the workbook. Likely taken at an adult education class run by the Valley Migrant League in Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Player jumps to make shot in basketball game

A basketball player jumps in the air as he makes a shot during a basketball game in a gymnasium. Five other players on the court watch him. Likely taken at a basketball game between 2 Valley Migrant League teams in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Children reach for piñata

A crowd gathers around a piñata hanging from a large tree. Children underneath the piñata reach up to catch falling candy. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Russian children sit on bunk bed in cabin

Three children from a Russian family sit on the bottom bunk of a bunk bed in a cabin, likely in a migrant labor camp in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The oldest child sits on the left, a girl wearing a headscarf. She holds a baby who sits in the middle. A little boy sits on the right. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Anita Garcia and Diana Salinas smile at a high school graduation dance in their honor in Independence, Oregon

Anita Garcia (left) and Diana Salinas (right) smile as they stand behind a table of wrapped gifts at a high school graduation dance at Independence City Hall in Independence, Oregon. Garcia and Salinas are among the first group of Latin American students to graduate from Central High School in Independence. This dance is being held in their honor. Behind them is a speaker belonging to Beto Amaya of the Olympics, also known as "Los Olympicos," the band that performed at the dance. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.

Adult student reads book

An adult student sits on a crate, reading a book. Likely taken at an adult education class run by the Valley Migrant League in Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Player jumps to make shot in basketball game

A basketball player jumps in the air as he makes a shot during a basketball game in a gymnasium. Another player looks up to watch him. Likely taken at a basketball game between 2 Valley Migrant League teams in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Mobile Chest X-Ray Unit in Willamette Valley, Oregon

Two senior women look up at a healthcare professional who stands in the doorway of a mobile truck. He holds a pen and clipboard. A sign on the side of the truck reads, "Chest X-Ray Unit, Oregon State Board of Health." This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

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