Camping on U.S. Route 99 California 1938

Three families camp along U.S. Route 99 in California in November 1938. They settle behind a billboard that provides some shelter from the wind. This scene illustrates the hardships faced by migrants seeking employment and stable living conditions during the Great Depression. The image is part of the Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information collections.

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