Monterey County has a rich and colorful history. The Monterey County Herald has been there to cover the names and places that make our county unique. With some “never seen before” images from our archives, The Herald hopes to jar your memory and to participate in this ongoing look back on the history of Monterey County.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Watts kids at Camp Roberts, 1967
Faces full of anticipation on August 22, 1967, these youngsters just got off the bus at Camp Roberts prepared for their first two weeks away from home. They are among 2,400 children from Watts, 6 to 18 who are participating in the nation's first work, play and study program sponsored by the Office of Economic Opportunity and the Central Labor Council of Los Angeles. The Children are Mayme Price, 8 and Joalita Price, 7, at right, who have eight brothers and sisters at the unique camp. (Fred Sorri/Monterey County Herald)
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