Itinerant Laborers Riding Freight Trains California 1938

Itinerant laborers ride freight trains in the West side of the San Joaquin Valley, California, in June 1938. During the Great Depression, many migrants relied on freight transportation to seek agricultural work. This image is part of the Farm Security Administration collection, showcasing the migration patterns of laborers in search of better opportunities.

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