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Migrant packinghouse workers' camp. If there is a frost (freeze-out) or drought, they may have to wait six or eight weeks for work in the next crop. The amount of work depends on quantity of produce available. If many truckloads come in, they may work all night. Otherwise only an hour or two. Belle Glade, Florida

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Migrant packinghouse workers' camp. If there is a frost (freeze-out) or drought, they may have to wait six or eight weeks for work in the next crop. The amount of work depends on quantity of produce available. If many truckloads come in, they may work all night. Otherwise only an hour or two. Belle Glade, Florida

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Public domain photograph of America during the Great Depression, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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Date

01/01/1939

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Wolcott, Marion Post, 1910-1990, photographer

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Location

Belle Glade (Fla.), 26.68444, -80.66750

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Library of Congress

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No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html