Migrant Child at Shafter Camp California 1938

A child of a migrant cotton picker sits in a tent at the Shafter Camp in Kern County, California in November 1938. The camp offered temporary shelter for migrant families escaping difficult conditions. It is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting the lives of migrant workers during the Great Depression. This image provides insight into the historical context of that era.

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