#Santamar%C3%ADa

2025-12-08

Two families, fifteen people, from Chickasaw, Oklahoma, camped by the roadside near Santa Maria, California. Heading for the pea harvest but stalled because they have no money to buy a trailer's license

#Chickasaw #Oklahoma #SantaMaria #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177696

The black and white photograph captures the life of two families, comprising fifteen people from Chickasaw, Oklahoma. They are shown camped by the roadside near Santa Maria, California during a time when they were heading towards the pea harvest but unable to proceed due to lack of funds for purchasing a trailer's license. The image depicts them in an outdoor setting with makeshift tents and various camping paraphernalia spread out on the ground around them. Several individuals are visible; some seated or squatting while others stand, engaging in activities such as cooking over a campfire, carrying containers, and handling supplies. There is a sense of hardship conveyed by their surroundings and actions, highlighting their struggle for sustenance during what appears to be challenging times economically. The photograph underscores the harsh realities faced by migrant families seeking work opportunities across different regions.

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