1939 Vintage Photo of Migrant Family Leaving Oklahoma for California

A vintage photograph from July 1939 captures the moment a migrant family removes wooden slats from a bed in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The Elmer Thomas family prepared for their journey to California during the Great Depression. This image reflects the challenges faced by many families seeking better opportunities amid economic hardship.

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