Super Short Summary

Written in the late 1930s, Sanora Babb’s novel Whose Names Are Unknown (2004) follows the struggles of the Dunne family, who, after losing everything to devastating dust storms and financial ruin, move to California seeking better opportunities. There, they find themselves trapped in a cycle of exploitative labor conditions and poverty, leading them and fellow workers to organize and strike for their rights. Topics include poverty, labor exploitation, and systemic oppression.