1939 Family Setting Up Tent Home in Texas Migrant Camp

A family sets up a tent home in a migrant camp near Harlingen, Texas, in February 1939. During this time, many families faced economic hardship and sought work in agriculture. Migrant camps provided temporary shelter as families moved in search of better opportunities. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting the eras struggles and resilience.

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