Elmer Thomas on Truck in Muskogee County July 1939

Elmer Thomas stands atop an improvised truck in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, in July 1939. This vintage image captures a pivotal moment before his departure to California. During this time, many families migrated westward seeking better opportunities. The truck represents the resourcefulness required for travel in the late 1930s.

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