Mexican Citrus Workers in Grapefruit Field 1939

Mexican citrus workers labor in a grapefruit field near Weslaco, Texas, in February 1939. This scene illustrates the vital role that Mexican and Mexican American workers played in the citrus fruit industry during the 1930s. The area around Weslaco is known for its favorable climate, ideal for citrus cultivation, which contributed to the growth of this agricultural sector.

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