Wife of Farmer with Fresh Peas Imperial County 1942

In March 1942, a farmers wife in Imperial County, California, inspects a hamper brimming with freshly picked peas. This scene illustrates the significant role of women in agriculture during the 1940s. The photo is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents the labor and lifestyle of rural America in that era.

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