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The doctor reassures the mother after having seen the sick baby in the trailer. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, at FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp

The doctor reassures the mother after having seen the sick baby in the...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of migrant workers, 1930s car, Great Depression, Dust Bowl refugees, poverty, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Farm boys from western Nebraska, now migrating farm workers on the Pacific Coast. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Farm boys from western Nebraska, now migrating farm workers on the Pac...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of migrant workers, 1930s car, Great Depression, Dust Bowl refugees, poverty, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Grading potatoes, preparing for shipment, cold, rainy morning, end of harvesting season. Potatoes have been stored in this grower's cellar. Ten miles south of Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Grading potatoes, preparing for shipment, cold, rainy morning, end of ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a mine, mining, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer from Texas five months ago. Photograph made after supper. Boy sick. Father has work now in potato field. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. In mobile unit, FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp

He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer from Texas fiv...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The doctor examines the boy from Texas. In mobile unit of FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. See general caption 62

The doctor examines the boy from Texas. In mobile unit of FSA (Farm Se...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children of farmers, migrant workers, Great Depression era, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

On main street of potato town during harvest season. Merrill, Oregon

On main street of potato town during harvest season. Merrill, Oregon

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Young migrant mother has just finished washing. Merrill FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Klamath County, Oregon. See general caption 62

Young migrant mother has just finished washing. Merrill FSA (Farm Secu...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Young mother brings her child to the trailer clinic on the day when the doctor will be in camp to examine some of the children. FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Young mother brings her child to the trailer clinic on the day when th...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Just arrived from Kansas. On highway going to potato harvest. Near Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Just arrived from Kansas. On highway going to potato harvest. Near Mer...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children of farmers, migrant workers, Great Depression era, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Just arrived from Kansas. On highway going to potato harvest. Near Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Just arrived from Kansas. On highway going to potato harvest. Near Mer...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children of farmers, migrant workers, Great Depression era, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Potatoes in storage cellar at end of season. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Potatoes in storage cellar at end of season. Merrill, Klamath County, ...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

This family came to the potato harvest after the Oregon hop harvest. In FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp unit. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

This family came to the potato harvest after the Oregon hop harvest. I...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a refugee camp, migrant workers, 1930s, Great Depression, Dust Bowl refugees, poverty, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer from Texas five months ago. Photograph made after supper. Boy sick. Father has work now in potato field. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. In mobile unit, FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp

He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer from Texas fiv...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Former Nebraska farmer, now a migrant farm worker. Klamath County, Oregon. General caption number 62-111

Former Nebraska farmer, now a migrant farm worker. Klamath County, Ore...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Former Nebraska farmer, now a migrant farm worker. [Merrill], Klamath County, Oregon. See general caption number 62-111

Former Nebraska farmer, now a migrant farm worker. [Merrill], Klamath ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Farm boys from western Nebraska, now migrating farm workers on the Pacific Coast. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Farm boys from western Nebraska, now migrating farm workers on the Pac...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a farmer, 1930s great depression, dust bowl era, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Baby from Mississippi parked in truck at FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Merrill, Oregon. See general caption 62

Baby from Mississippi parked in truck at FSA (Farm Security Administra...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Family of six in tent after supper. Came to potato harvest after father was laid off of WPA (Work Projects Administration) in Boise, Idaho. Oldest child is twelve. Little boy has dysentery. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Family of six in tent after supper. Came to potato harvest after fathe...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Migratory family, come to Klamath Basin for potato harvest, moving into tent in the new mobile unit. (FSA - Farm Security Administration). Tents are provided. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Migratory family, come to Klamath Basin for potato harvest, moving int...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Young mother brings her child to the trailer clinic on the day when the doctor will be in camp to examine some of the children. FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Young mother brings her child to the trailer clinic on the day when th...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Merrill, Oregon. See general caption 62

Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond. FSA (Farm Security Administ...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Young family on ditch bank, waiting to enter farm family labor camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration). They came from North Dakota, have young baby. "Two years in this kind of work." Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Young family on ditch bank, waiting to enter farm family labor camp (F...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a refugee camp, migrant workers, 1930s, Great Depression, Dust Bowl refugees, poverty, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Outskirts of Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. Potato workers camp, no tents, waiting for farm family labor camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration) to open

Outskirts of Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. Potato workers camp, no ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The doctor examines the boy from Texas. In mobile unit of FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. See general caption 62

The doctor examines the boy from Texas. In mobile unit of FSA (Farm Se...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children of farmers, migrant workers, Great Depression era, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Truck, baby parked on front seat. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, in FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp

Truck, baby parked on front seat. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, in ...

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1920s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Interior of shower bath unit. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Interior of shower bath unit. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp....

Public domain photograph of stairs, steps, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Families camped on flat before season opens, waiting for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) mobile unit to open. No sanitation, no water. Near Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Families camped on flat before season opens, waiting for the Farm Secu...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Farm boys from western Nebraska, now migrating farm workers on the Pacific Coast. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Farm boys from western Nebraska, now migrating farm workers on the Pac...

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Was Nebraska farmer, now migrant farm worker in the West. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. General caption 62-111

Was Nebraska farmer, now migrant farm worker in the West. Merrill, Kla...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Young migrant girl makes use of facilities provided for cleanliness. Merrill FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Klamath County, Oregon. See general caption 62

Young migrant girl makes use of facilities provided for cleanliness. M...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a worker, construction, carpenter, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The power unit. FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. See general caption 62

The power unit. FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp. Merril...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Baby clothes. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. In FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp unit

Baby clothes. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. In FSA (Farm Security A...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Shows pickers' tents, power unit and shower bath unit beyond. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp

Shows pickers' tents, power unit and shower bath unit beyond. Merrill,...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Twenty-four portable toilets, mobile camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration) equipment. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Twenty-four portable toilets, mobile camp (FSA - Farm Security Adminis...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

In mobile camp at end of season, cold day. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp

In mobile camp at end of season, cold day. Merrill, Klamath County, Or...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a truck, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.