Drought refguees from Oklahoma camping by the roadside
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Drought refguees from Oklahoma camping by the roadside
Drought refguees from Oklahoma camping by the roadside. They hope to work in the cotton fields. The official at the border (California-Arizona) inspection service said that on this day, August 17, 1936, twenty-three car loads and truck loads of migrant families out of the drought counties of Oklahoma and Arkansas had passed throught that station entering California up to 3 o clock in the afternoon. Date 1936 Aug
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Arizona Arkansas California Camping Cotton Counties Drought Families Fields Hope Inspection Loads Migrant Official Oklahoma Road Side Truck Twenty 1936
EDITORS COMMENTS
August 17, 1936: A Heart-wrenching Scene of Drought Refugees from Oklahoma and Arkansas Camping by the Roadside in California Amidst the scorching heat of August 1936, this poignant photograph captures a heart-wrenching scene of twenty-three car and truck loads of migrant families from the drought-stricken counties of Oklahoma and Arkansas. The families, desperate for work and a better future, had passed through the California-Arizona border inspection station that day, hoping to find employment in the cotton fields. The official at the inspection station reported that up until 3 o'clock in the afternoon, these families had streamed in, seeking refuge from the devastating drought that had left their homes and livelihoods in ruins. The roadside, once a simple stretch of asphalt, now served as a makeshift campsite for these weary travelers. The image of these families, huddled together under makeshift shelters, tells a story of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The children, dressed in tattered clothing, play amongst the dust and debris, while their parents look on, their faces etched with worry and exhaustion. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by families during the Great Depression, and the lengths they were willing to go to in search of a better life. The scene at the California-Arizona border that August day in 1936, was a testament to the human spirit and the unyielding hope that drives us forward, even in the most challenging of times.
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