



Migrant Workers Cultivating Lettuce in Salinas 1939
Small agricultural plots dot the outskirts of Salinas, California, where migrant workers cultivate crops, primarily lettuce. In April 1939, many of these workers originated from Oklahoma. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which records the experiences of displaced individuals. It illustrates the vital role of migrant labor in Monterey Countys agricultural economy.
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Migrant Workers Cultivating Lettuce in Salinas 1939