1938 Vintage Image of Farmer Applicant in California

In November 1938, a significant moment unfolds in Stockton, California. The image depicts one of six successful applicants from a group of seventy-five seeking farmland under the Bankhead-Jones Act. This legislation aimed to improve agricultural practices and assist tenant farmers during a challenging economic era. The photograph offers a glimpse into the agricultural policies that shaped land acquisition in San Joaquin County. It serves as a vital record of the efforts to support farming families and enhance agricultural development in California.

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