Unemployed Workers in New York City January 1938

Unemployed workers gather in January 1938 in front of a makeshift shack on East 12th Street in New York City. During the Great Depression, many sought refuge in temporary shelters. The Christmas tree signifies hope amid hardship. This image is part of the Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information collection.

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