Mexican Labor Contractor Cutting Straw Ties 1939

In February 1939, a Mexican labor contractor and a worker cut straw ties for agricultural use near Santa Maria, Texas. This photograph is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents the labor practices during the Great Depression. The region played a significant role in agricultural production, relying on seasonal labor.

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