Many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress. In the 1930s Guthrie traveled with migrant workers from Oklahoma to California while learning, rewriting, and performing traditional folk and blues songs along the way.
Many of Guthrie's recorded compositions are conserved in the Library of Congress. In the 1930s, Guthrie accompanied migrant workers from Oklahoma to California, where he refined his craft by studying, modifying, and presenting traditional folk and blues melodies during the excursion.