Salinas California Guayule Seed Processing May 1942

Salinas, California, in May 1942 serves as the backdrop for this vintage image. Workers treat guayule seeds, which were cultivated for rubber production during World War II as an alternative to traditional rubber sources. Guayule, a drought-resistant shrub native to the southwestern United States, played a significant role in wartime efforts.

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