Malheur County, Oregon Historic photos, documents, and people

Oklahoman, worked three years as farm laborer, starts next year on his own place. Quit school after third day. Can neither read nor write. Is "best farm laborer" this farmer ever had. Near Ontario, Mal

Cow Hollow farmer, came from Oklahoma, has received FSA (Farm Security Administration) loan to help them establish their new place. Wife is co-signer with her husband on chattel mortgage. She signs wit

The Hull family haul their drinking water, and when the irrigation water is shut off (about October 15th) they will have to haul water for the stock. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. General capti

George Cleaver, new farmer, has five boys. The three older boys, ages twelve, sixteen, and eighteen, are needed at home to develop the farm and do not go to school. Malheur County, Oregon

Soper grandmother, who lives with family. FSA (Farm Security Administration) borrower. Willow Creek area. Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 72

The Fairbanks family has moved to three different places on the project in one year. Willow Creek area, Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 66

New home of Schroeder family. They left South Dakota three years ago in this car. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 67-111

The children from Dead Ox Flat ready to march into the school building when the bell rings. 9 a.m. Malheur County, Oregon. General caption 67-1V

Two of the seven Browning children in doorway of their Oregon home. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 67-111

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