Migrant Family Cooking in Henrietta Oklahoma July 1939

In July 1939, a migrant family prepares food in Henrietta, Oklahoma. The Elmer Thomas family exemplifies the struggles of many families traveling to California during the Great Depression. They sought better opportunities amidst economic hardship. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents the experiences of American families in this era.

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