Family of six in tent during potato harvest October 1939

A family of six gathers inside a tent after supper in Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, during the potato harvest. They traveled from Boise, Idaho, after the father lost his job with the Works Progress Administration. The oldest child is twelve, and a young boy is suffering from dysentery. This image was taken in October 1939 and is part of the Farm Security Administration collection, which documents the experiences of families during this era.

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