Young Mother and Daughter in Oregon Farm Camp 1939

A young mother and her three-year-old daughter stand in a mobile unit of the Farm Security Administration camp in Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, in October 1939. At twenty-two, the mother prepares for her new baby while reflecting on their work in agriculture across the state. The family faces financial difficulties, having lost their car and struggling to afford food after the harvest season. This image provides insight into the lives of farm workers in Oregon during this era.

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