Migrant Woman in Contractors Camp California April 1939

A migrant woman from Arkansas resides in a contractor camp near Westley, California, in April 1939. During this time, many migrants sought refuge in government camps, often limited by the contractor system controlling job access. Stanislaus County became a crucial area for migrant labor during the Great Depression and World War II, reflecting the resilience of these workers.

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