Sick Migrant Child in Yakima Valley August 1939

A sick migrant child sits in a field in Toppenish, Yakima Valley, Washington, in August 1939. This image, part of the Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information collections, illustrates the hardships faced by migrant families seeking work during the Great Depression. The Yakima Valley was a key agricultural area, attracting many seeking employment.

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