Portrait ofJose Cruz(far left) and and two fellow bracero. Jose was a bracero who was brought up from Mexico during World War II to work on the Southern Pacific Railroad lines here in Oakland. They are standing in front of the temporary housing provided by the Southern Pacific and beside a car.
Concepts:
housing; portrait; Mexican American; Bracero
Places:
Oakland
Persons:
Jose Cruz
Organizations:
Southern Pacific Railroad
The examination and research of objects within OMCA’s collection is ongoing.
If you have comments, additional information, or questions about this object record, we welcome your feedback.
Please send us a note.
