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Song reflecting a migrant's poverty in California.

Mary Helen Bolton singing, "Dreamboat."

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

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 apple…

Reflects farm workers' struggle to unionize. Parody of "Roll out the Barrel."

ROLL OUT THE PICKETS

Roll out the pickets
We'll have a barrel of fun
Roll out the pickets
Keep up the fight till we've won.
Associated Farmers
Will very soon…