Group portrait of braceros who were brought up during World War II to work on the Southern Pacific Railroad lines here in Oakland. Jose Cruz is kneeling in the front wearing a leather jacket.
Concepts:
group portrait; World War II; railroad car; Bracero; worker; Mexican American
Places:
Oakland waterfront
Persons:
Jose Cruz
Organizations:
Southern Pacific Railroad
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