Guide to the Martin Family Papers
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Guide to the Martin Family Papers 1933/1941
Special Collections & University Archives
Collection Title: Martin Family Papers
Dates: 1933-1941
Identification: MS-0430
Creator:
Martin, Alvin
Martin, Florence Bunk
Martin, Jodie
Physical Description: 0.21 linear ft
Language of Materials:
English
Repository:
Special Collections & University Archives
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA, 92182-8050
URL: http://library.sdsu.edu/scua
Email: scref@rohan.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6791
This collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Personal Papers
Depressions--1929--Texas
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The collection consists of correspondence between members of the Martin family, including Jodie Martin, his sons Alvin and
Winston Martin, and Alvin's wife Florence Bunk Martin. Though Alvin and Florence lived mostly in Portland, Oregon during
the time of the letters, the family is centered in Texas around Ft. Worth and Cleburne.
Many letters mention the trials of living during the Great Depression; most family members are unable to find any sort of
work and mention this fact repeatedly. Though Alvin is employed by the Citizens Conservation Corps in Pima, Arizona for some
time, the family still struggles to support themselves. Several members are involved in farming or agricultural matters and
mention the difficulties of farming in Texas within the Dust Bowl. Alvin and Florence seem to have better luck in Portland,
sustained by the income from the beauty salon owned by Florence.