Son of Day Laborer in Oklahoma River Bottoms 1939

A son of a day laborer stands in the Arkansas River bottoms near Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Taken in June 1939, this vintage image documents the life of migrant families during the Great Depression. It is part of the FSA/OWI Collection from 1944, showcasing the challenges faced by rural communities in America.

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