Migratory Cotton Picker Family near Merced California 1939

A migratory cotton picker and his family travel along a highway near Merced, California in May 1939. They journey from Independence, Kansas, seeking employment in the cotton fields. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents agricultural labor and the experiences of families in search of work during this period.

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