An online exhibit by English 690 (Spring 2017) at San Francisco State University
As the Ornate Box turtle in some ways is the symbolic catalyst for the narrative events to follow in Grapes of Wrath, understanding the historical,…
View the items in Turtle Mythology
Hopefully these items will demonstrate the shift in culture, technology, and social structure that is explored by the Joads in The Grapes of Wrath.
View the items in Toilet and Plumbing History
Families who are struggling during the migration to California
View the items in The challenge of migration
Contributors: Lyanne Teopaco, Oliva Torres
View the items in Stories They've Shared
View the items in Status and types of animals/pets in the 1930s
Families who moved to California and are now in search of farming jobs.
View the items in Searching for farm work in California
View the items in Recreation in Migrant Camps
Collection of information regarding Oklahoma wildlife.
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History of local Oklahoma Native American territories and culture.
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The songs that the Okies perform and listen in the work camp when they came to California
Contributors: Ka Wing Tsang
View the items in Okie's Music in the Work Camp