Migrant Tents Along Southern Pacific Railroad February 1939

Migrant tents line the Southern Pacific Railroad near Fresno, California in February 1939. This image documents the living conditions of migrant workers who sought better opportunities during the Great Depression. It is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which captures the struggles of displaced individuals in Fresno County, a key agricultural region.

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