Migratory Workers Leaving Cotton Fields Los Banos 1939

In May 1939, migratory agricultural workers in Los Banos, California, finish their day in the cotton fields. They earned twenty cents an hour, reflecting the labor conditions of the time. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which provides insight into the agricultural landscape and labor force of Merced County, a key area for cotton production.

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