Two Boys On Bicycles In The Camp

Two Boys On Bicycles In The Camp

Linnell Work Camp

Two boys are on bicycles while another boy stands with them in camp. In the background some camp residents are resting under a small shade tree.

ca 1950s

In 1936 during the Franklin D. Roosevelt presidency, the Farm Security Administration (FSA) was set up to meet the health and housing needs for migrant families. In June of 1938 work was begun on the Linnell Camp, and on Decmber 16, 1938, the camp was officially opened. The East Union School is shown on the site, and it was built in 1939 for the Linnell Camp elementary students. Road 156 is shown running along the West side of the camp.

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