Migrants from Mississippi Seeking Work in Gilchrist 1939

Non-farm migrants from Mississippi arrive in Gilchrist, Oregon, seeking employment in the local lumber mill during the Great Depression. In October 1939, they navigate the application process for work. Gilchrist, situated in Klamath County, plays a significant role in the economic landscape of the era as workers sought opportunities away from their home states.

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