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Loading out operations at one of the Mexican camps in Umatilla County during cannery pea harvest. Farmers came in with their trucks early in the morning to take assigned crews of Mexicans to their own farms, and returned them to the camp after theā€¦

Mexicans harvesting cucumbers in Columbia County.

Returning to camp after the day's work the Mexicans go first to the "mail wall" where letters from home are posted.

In the evening musical instruments come out and typical Spanish tunes fill the air.

Mrs. Merril Hart, retired farmer's wife, speaks Spanish to help direct the Mexican work crews.

Inside one of the dormitory buildings showing the type of sleeping quarters provided.