Migrant Family Preparing Food in Oklahoma July 1939

A migrant family prepares food outdoors in Henrietta, Oklahoma, circa July 1939. The Elmer Thomas family cuts fatback and tends a fire as they travel to California in search of better opportunities during the Great Depression. Their journey reflects the struggles and resilience of many families during this challenging period in American history.

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