DescriptionCecil Roach fell ill after coming to the United States as a guestworker, and (illegally) went to Boston to receive care from his sister there. In this letter addressed to President Truman, Roach...
DescriptionIn a 1943 photo from the Farm Security Administration, a small child is shown picking beans in a field. Many migrant workers traveled with their children, and reformers were concerned about working...
Time PeriodThe Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
DescriptionC.F. Seabrook was a major supporter of the women’s softball team, which frequently won the local recreational championship. He provided players with new uniforms. Iddy Asada recalls that the...
DescriptionResidents of Seabrook could relax and socialize in the community house. They were able to spend time off the job here, reading, socializing, and playing games.
DescriptionThis collection of Whittier House Boy's Club membership cards records children's names, parent's names, places of birth, nationalities, family members, occupations, church affiliations, and addresses....
DescriptionArticle from the New Jersey Freeman that expressed the editors abhorrence of the New State constitution of New Jersey. In particular the disfranchisement of African-Americans. Calling to attention...
Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877), Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
