Migrant Mother Sewing in Oregon 1939

A vintage image from October 1939 shows a mother from a migrant family sewing near Vale, Malheur County, Oregon. During the Great Depression, migrant workers faced significant challenges while striving to support their families. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents the critical role of agriculture in American labor history.

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