Wife of Migratory Laborer Agua Fria Camp Arizona May 1940

A migratory laborers wife stands at the Agua Fria Migratory Labor Camp in Arizona, May 1940. The camp housed seasonal workers who traveled for agricultural jobs. Established to address the housing needs of laborers, these camps aimed to improve living conditions during a time of significant agricultural change in the U.S. A notable fact is that many families lived in such camps while contributing to the nation’s food supply.

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