Long Beach Memories: special guest, author Mark Torres

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Discussions, Local History

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Teens, Adults, Seniors
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Please join the Long Beach Historical Society & the Long Beach Public Library with special guest Mark Torres, author of “Long Island Migrant Labor Camps: Dust for Blood”

“Long Island Migrant Labor Camps: Dust for Blood” is the riveting, comprehensive and never before told true story about the migrant labor camps in Suffolk County from their inception during World War II, through their heyday in 1960, and culminating with their steady decline towards the end of the 20th century. This book will chronicle the many aspects of this dark history including the human suffering of the camps’ inhabitants; the cause and effect of these camps; and the factors which led to their eventual decline. This book will also feature the heroic efforts of special individuals who, in their own unique way, were outspoken critics of the deplorable conditions of these camps and fought to improve the lot of migrant workers on the eastern end of Long Island during this time period.
Contact: epollis@longbeachlibrary.org 516-432-720 ext. 315