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Among the old braceros, the men and women who first came to Sonoma County to work in the apple and prune orchards, the bean fields and the vineyards, there is a sense of fellowship, of intimidad, which is evident to this day.
— LeBaron, Gaye. “Sonoma County Hispanics Recall 'Bracero' Days.” Santa Rosa Press Democrat, June 14, 1987.