Grapes of Wrath

An online exhibit by English 690 (Spring 2017) at San Francisco State University

Stories They've Shared

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Title

Stories They've Shared

Creator

Lyanne Teopaco, Oliva Torres

Contributor

Lyanne Teopaco, Oliva Torres

Collection Items

Recording of Robert Sonkin singing the song, "The Old Apple Tree in the Orchard"

Lyrics:
Oh! The old apple tree in the orchard
Lives in my memory
'Cause it reminds me of my Pappy
He was handsome, young and happy
When he planted the old appleā€¦

Back to Arkansas
Poem, written and performed by Lois Judd, detailing her experiences during the Dust Bowl.

Interview with Charlie Spurlock, Willie Judd, and Tom Johnson about their experiences with dust storms, sleet storms, and tall stories. Part 1 and 2.

Mary Helen Bolton singing, "Dreamboat."

Lois Judd performing "Little Mohee."

Field recordings, "Medley of Shorty's three favorite stories," by Allen "Shorty" Vernon.

I'd  Rather Not be on Relief
Song reflecting a migrant's poverty in California.

Poem about leaving Arkansa to find a job during the Dust Bowl. Individual talks about traveling to Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and California.

Sunny California
"Sunny California" written by Mary Sullivan, a farmer from Texas, explores the hardships she endured during her long journey west.

Song reflecting Bryant's disappointment in his circumstances while crossing the desert and his homesickness.
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