Vintage 1939 Photo of Migrant Mother and Son in Texas

A white migrant mother and her son sit in a modest dwelling in Weslaco, Texas, in January 1939. The image illustrates the challenging living conditions faced by families in migrant camps during the Great Depression. Many families migrated to Texas in search of agricultural work, often finding themselves in dire circumstances. This photograph is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which aimed to document American life during this era.

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