African American group in bean field

African American group in bean field

African Americans
Agricultural laborers

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.

Extension and Experiment Station Communications

1947-00-00

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Scappoose, Oregon
Columbia County, Oregon