Migrant Life in Muskogee Oklahoma July 1939

Elmer Thomas ties a sack of laundry to a front lamp bracket in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in July 1939. This scene illustrates the everyday life of migrant families who faced significant hardships. During the Great Depression, many Oklahomans migrated in search of better opportunities, contributing to the diverse cultural landscape of the region.

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