Shafter Camp Bulletin Board for Migrant Workers 1938

A bulletin board stands near the entrance of the Shafter camp for migrant workers in Shafter, California. Captured in November 1938, this image documents the living conditions of agricultural laborers during the Great Depression. The Shafter camp, located in Kern County, served as temporary housing for many seeking work in the fields. This historical context highlights the community organization and communication methods among migrant workers.

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