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	DISCUSSION PROMPTS for Chapter 23:  · What do the migrant workers do for diversion and entertainment?  · What is the role of the storyteller in this society? Will Neal, age 63. Champion fiddler in the Arvin government camp. 1940. Related web sites: More recordings from The Library of Congress collection "Voices of the Dustbowl." Storytelling and live music were valuable forms of entertainment in the FSA camps, and fortunately some samples were recorded by government sociologists in various camps around California in 1939-1941. A few examples: An interview about legendary railroad man Casey Jones. A typical Tall Tale, told by government camp resident Michael Bruick. An authentic version of "Chicken Reel," mentioned in this chapter. Johnny Cash's version of "As I Walked Down The Streets of Laredo" including the lyrics. Basics of how to play the Harmonica. Ethel Waters sings "Down Home Blues."