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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 Yuma CA Bridge Used by Refugees Photo

    1930s Great Depression Yuma CA Bridge Used by Refugees Photo

    Photo shows view of the Yuma bridge going into California that many people traveled over to search for work. Photo dates to 1935 during the Great Depression era. Learn More
  2. 1930s Great Depression Young Girl at Migrant Camp Photo

    1930s Great Depression Young Girl at Migrant Camp Photo

    <p>Photograph shows a young girl next to her tent 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
  3. 1930s Great Depression Travelers on the road to California Photo

    1930s Great Depression Travelers on the road to California Photo

    Photo shows view of a couple of travelers heading to California in search of work. Iconic photo taken during this era, shows a billboard for railroad travel. Photo dates to 1937 during the Great Depression era. Learn More
  4. 1930s Great Depression Squatter Camp Facilities Photo

    1930s Great Depression Squatter Camp Facilities Photo

    Photo shows view of a squatter camp shelter around Indio, Imperial Valley, California. Photo dates to 1935 during the Great Depression era. Learn More
  5. 1930s Great Depression Pea Pickers at Migrant Camp Photo

    1930s Great Depression Pea Pickers at Migrant Camp Photo

    Photo shows view of migrant workers working on an old car at a migrant camp in Nipomo, California. Thousands of workers headed to California in search of work during the 1930s. The particular gentlemen had earned $7 over 6 weeks. Photo dates to 1935 during the Great Depression era. Learn More
  6. 1930s Great Depression Migrant Workers in California Photo

    1930s Great Depression Migrant Workers in California Photo

    <p>Photograph shows view of migrant workers in California. Photo dates to 1935 during the Great Depression era.</p> Learn More
  7. 1930s Great Depression Migrant Workers in California Photo

    1930s Great Depression Migrant Workers in California Photo

    <p>Photograph shows view of migrant worker in a field in California. Photo dates to around 1935 during the Great Depression era.</p> Learn More
  8. 1930s Great Depression Migrant Workers Headed for California

    1930s Great Depression Migrant Workers Headed for California

    Photo shows view of a car full of migrant workers and family heading to California in search of work. Photo dates to 1935 during the Great Depression era. Learn More
  9. 1930s Great Depression Migrant Workers Camp Photo

    1930s Great Depression Migrant Workers Camp Photo

    <p>Photograph shows an old car outside of tents set up at a migrant worker 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
  10. 1930s Great Depression Migrant Workers Camp Photo

    1930s Great Depression Migrant Workers Camp Photo

    <p>Photograph shows an old car parked by a tent in 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

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