Migrant Family Dwelling in Salinas California April 1939

A family from Oklahoma establishes a makeshift dwelling on the outskirts of Salinas, California, during April 1939. This scene illustrates the migration patterns of the era, as many sought work in the booming agricultural sector. Salinas, known for its lettuce production, became a hub for laborers during the Great Depression.

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