The Rogue Valley population more than doubled between 1942 and 1945, mainly due to construction and opening of the Camp White army training base east of Medford, Ore. The valley experienced an acute shortage of workers.

As It Was: “Clear It With Marjorie” Barnes Organizes Culinary Union

Colorful vignettes dedicated to the regional history of Southern Oregon and Northern California. As It Was is an all volunteer effort -- produced by Raymond Scully and narrated by Shirley Patton in partnership with writers from the Southern Oregon Historical Society.If you have a writing background and would like to submit an As It Was essay for consideration, email your written piece to mrkrt@ashlandhome.net.A collection of As It Was essays is available in a high-quality paperback book at the JPR Online Store. Each episode is also available below.

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As It Was: “Clear It With Marjorie” Barnes Organizes Culinary Union

As It Was: “Clear It With Marjorie” Barnes Organizes Culinary Union