Nebraska Farmer in Emergency Camp February 1939

A Nebraska farmer sits in an emergency camp for migratory workers during the 1939 pea harvesting season in Calipatria, California. This image documents the financial hardships faced by farmers, including losses from agricultural investments and burdensome debts. It is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which captures the realities of rural Americans during the Great Depression.

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