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Great Depression Era

Great Depression Photos

As a reminder of the troubles the U.S. faced during the 1930s as a result of the Great Depression, we've put together this collection of vintage photographs from that time period. These photos show the faces, families, living conditions, and recovery efforts. We have some well-known photos as well as some unique ones that you may not have seen.


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  1. 1930s Great Depression Migrant Mother Series Photo #3

    1930s Great Depression Migrant Mother Series Photo #3

    This is one in a series of 5 photos taken at a pea-picking camp during the Great Depression in the 1930s. This woman had just traded the tires on her truck for money to feed her children. Photo dates to 1936 in Nipomo, California. Learn More
  2. 1930s Great Depression Migrant Mother Series Photo #2

    1930s Great Depression Migrant Mother Series Photo #2

    This is one in a series of 5 photos taken at a pea-picking camp during the Great Depression in the 1930s. This woman had just traded the tires on her truck for money to feed her children. Photo dates to 1936 in Nipomo, California. Learn More
  3. 1930s Great Depression Migrant Mother Series Photo

    1930s Great Depression Migrant Mother Series Photo

    This is one in a series of 5 photos taken at a pea-picking camp during the Great Depression in the 1930s. This woman had just traded the tires on her truck for money to feed her children. This particular image is one of the most well-known photos in the World. Photo dates to 1936 in Nipomo, California. Learn More
  4. 1930s Great Depression Migrant Family at Camp Photo

    1930s Great Depression Migrant Family at Camp Photo

    <p>Photograph shows a family of farmers devastated by the Great Depression at a migrant worker camp, either in the Midwest or California. Photo dates to around 1935 during the Great Depression era. This is part of the photo collection of Dorothea Lange, freelance government photographer. </p> Learn More
  5. 1930s Great Depression Hobo at Camp Photo

    1930s Great Depression Hobo at Camp Photo

    <p>Photograph shows a black hobo, or 'gentleman of the road', as they were called back then. This man is setup at camp, looks like he just got done eating. Photo dates to around 1935 during the Great Depression era. This is part of the photo collection of Dorothea Lange, freelance government photographer. </p> Learn More
  6. 1930s Great Depression Farmers Family Photo

    1930s Great Depression Farmers Family Photo

    <p>Photograph shows a family of farmers devastated by the Great Depression. Photo dates to around 1935 during the Great Depression era. This is part of the photo collection of Dorothea Lange, freelance government photographer. </p> Learn More
  7. 1930s Great Depression Family at Migrant Workers Camp Photo

    1930s Great Depression Family at Migrant Workers Camp Photo

    <p>Photograph shows a destitute family at a migrant worker camp, in California. Photo dates to around 1935 during the Great Depression era. This is part of the photo collection of Dorothea Lange, freelance government photographer. </p> Learn More
  8. 1930s Great Depression Era Women Getting Water Photo

    1930s Great Depression Era Women Getting Water Photo

    <p>Photograph shows two young women getting water at a migrant workers camp . Photo dates to around 1935 during the Great Depression era. This is part of the photo collection of Dorothea Lange, freelance government photographer. </p> Learn More

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