Migratory Strawberry Pickers in Hammond Louisiana 1939

Migratory strawberry pickers camp on the outskirts of Hammond, Louisiana in April 1939. A young boy carries springs from a city dump, repurposing them as bed frames. This scene reveals the difficult living conditions of agricultural laborers at the time. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents the experiences of migrant workers in the southern United States.

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