Elmer Thomas Family Packing for California July 1939

In July 1939, the Elmer Thomas family prepares to leave Muskogee, Oklahoma, for California. The image records them packing dishes and silverware, symbolizing a pivotal moment in their lives. The Great Migration during this time saw many families moving westward for better opportunities, contributing to the shaping of American culture.

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