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The photo shows a family outside a large military-style tent that appears to be their living quarters. In the foreground, a young child, likely a girl given the dress, stands on a rocky terrain, sucking her thumb, seemingly lost in thought. To the right, seated on the wooden steps of the tent, are three individuals who appear to be family members: a man with his arm around a small child and a boy sitting beside them, all looking weary or contemplative. The setting suggests a temporary, perhaps makeshift, living situation. The surrounding landscape is sparse and scrubby, indicating a rural or undeveloped area.

Migrant laborer’s family near Canal Point Packinghouse, Florida

A glimpse into the past: Marion Post Wolcott's 1939 photo captures the quiet strength of a migrant family in Florida, highlighting the realities of rural American life during the Great Depression.

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Belle Glade, Florida: Migratory laborers cut celery, January 1941

January 1941: Migratory workers harvest celery in Belle Glade, Florida. During this era, migratory laborers were the backbone of local agriculture, pivotal to the economy of small Floridian towns. These workers' efforts helped feed America as the nation prepared for the challenges of World War II.