Young Boy Inspects Truck Wires Oklahoma July 1939

A young boy inspects lighting wires on an improvised truck near Muskogee, Oklahoma. Taken in July 1939, this image depicts the Elmer Thomas familys vehicle prepared for their migration to California. It is part of the FSA/OWI Collection and offers a glimpse into the struggles faced by migrant families seeking better opportunities.

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