East El Centro Slums Living Conditions 1937

The slums of East El Centro, California, illustrate the living conditions of Mexican field workers in the 1930s. In March 1937, simple structures rented for eight dollars a month served as homes for many migrants. This image offers a glimpse into the hardships faced by the agricultural community in Imperial Valley, a region known for its extensive farming.

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