Migrant Tents by Southern Pacific Railroad Fresno 1939

Migrant tents line the Southern Pacific Railroad near Fresno, California, in February 1939. This image documents the challenging living conditions of migrant workers during the Great Depression. As families sought work in agriculture, many relied on temporary shelters along transportation routes, highlighting the struggles faced by these communities in Fresno County.

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