Just arrived from Kansas, on highway going to potato harvest. Near Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon 1939

Dorothea Lange's 1939 photograph, "Just arrived from Kansas, on highway going to potato harvest. Near Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon," is a poignant snapshot of the Great Depression. Two young boys peek out from the back of a covered wagon, their faces etched with a mixture of curiosity and weariness. Lange's iconic documentary style, capturing the struggles and resilience of everyday people, is evident in this image. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the social and economic conditions that impacted families during this turbulent period. It captures a moment of displacement and hardship, while offering a glimpse into the lives of migrant farmworkers during the Dust Bowl era.