Mother and Child in Tent Home Mission Valley California 1940

A mother and child stand outside a tent-home in Mission Valley, California, around three miles from San Diego. The family, originally from Oregon, lived in this temporary dwelling while the father worked as a concrete worker. Created in December 1940, this image from the FSA/OWI Collection provides insight into the living conditions of families during this time.

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