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Barba, Ruth Leon

 
9781540240804: Arvin, Lamont, and Weedpatch (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing))
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ISBN 10: 1540240800 ISBN 13: 9781540240804
Editorial: ARCADIA PUB (SC), 2019

Sinopsis

At the southernmost end of California's Central Valley lie Arvin, Lamont, and Weedpatch. Although each is distinct, their histories are intertwined. The Yokuts were in the area for thousands of years, followed by Spanish, Mexican, and US settlers. The first seeds of Arvin, Lamont, and Weedpatch were planted in the late 1800s. Over the years, agriculture became a central part of the economy and attracted people from all walks of life. The Dust Bowl and Mexican migrations left an impact on the area that is visible to this day. The Dust Bowl Festival immerses attendees in nostalgic memories of a life that was, and businesses and social, religious, and educational centers celebrate the vibrant Latino cultures that thrive in these communities.

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Ruth Leon Barba is proud of both her Arvin and Mexican roots. She is an educator and graduate of California State University, Bakersfield, with a background in political science and history. She selected the best images from the Arvin Historical Society, Dust Bowl Foundation, and other public and private collections, and interviewed community members. Mary Louise Durham moved to Arvin in 1942 from Oklahoma. She has served as the president of the Arvin Historical Society for the past nine years. Her connections and private photograph collection helped make this book possible.

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Editorial
ARCADIA PUB (SC)
Año de publicación
2019
Idioma
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ISBN 10 
1540240800
ISBN 13 
9781540240804
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Número de páginas
130
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