Stories by author "Jessica Silva": 2
Stories
The Sanchez Family: Undocumented Immigrants Prospering in the Yakima Valley
In 1885, the Northern Pacific Railway arrived in the Yakima Valley and attracted immigrants from all over the world. Yakima and nearby towns experienced rapid growth. Early twentieth century Yakima Valley consisted of orchards, hop fields, and…
Alberto Ricardo: Walla Walla’s First Mexican Success Story
To many early white settlers, “Mexican” was synonymous with criminal. In 1867, the Walla Walla Statesman Review published several editorials, which, defined Mexicans as deceitful, jealous, and fickle. The Walla Walla Statesman editorialized that…