1937 Refugee Families Camped in Holtville California

Refugee families camp near Holtville, California, in March 1937. During the Great Depression, many migrant families sought shelter and work in agricultural areas like Imperial County. The FSA/OWI Collection, which includes this image, provides a visual account of the challenges faced by these communities in their quest for stability and a better life.

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