Family of Six in Tent After Supper Oregon 1939

A family of six gathers in a tent after supper during the potato harvest in Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, in October 1939. The father’s layoff from the WPA prompted this temporary living arrangement. The eldest child is twelve, and one boy suffers from dysentery. This image provides insight into the economic challenges faced by rural families during the Great Depression.

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