These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Native Americans in Montana

These Crow Native Americans were photographed watching the 1941 Crow fair rodeo in Montana. The crow fair brought together all the Native American tribes on the Great Plains and hosted a huge celebration. There was everything from rodeos to horse races to dancing.

Orange Pickers in California, 1931

The dust bowl drove many Midwest Americans to the west coast in search of better jobs during the Great Depression. Many people weren't lucky enough to find work, but some did pick up occasional seasonal fruit picking jobs if the crops were good.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.