Migrant Tents Along Southern Pacific Rail Line Fresno 1939

Migrant tents line the Southern Pacific rail line near Fresno, California, in February 1939. These tents served as temporary homes for migrant workers who traveled to the region seeking agricultural jobs. During this era, Californias economy relied heavily on migrant labor, which shaped the states agricultural landscape. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting the lives of American workers in the 1930s and 1940s.

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