Migratory Labor Camp in Calipatria February 1939

A migratory labor camp in Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, serves as the setting for this vintage image from February 1939. Established by the Farm Security Administration, the camp provided temporary housing for seasonal agricultural workers. It documents the living conditions and infrastructure of these emergency camps, illustrating the realities faced by migrant laborers in Californias agricultural economy.

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