Mexican migrant housing. Edcouch, Texas

Title: Mexican migrant housing. Edcouch, Texas
Rights: The New York Public Library, New York. Public Domain.
Creator: Lee, Russell (1903-1986).
Date: 1939 C.E.
Description: This photo captures the living conditions of Mexican migrant laborers in Texas during the 1930s. The houses were often poorly constructed, lacking heat, indoor plumbing, or sufficient space for workers and their families. Insects and other pests infested the houses regularly, making the inhabitants more vulnerable to diseases and other health issues. Migrant workers expressed their concerns about the unsanitary conditions of their housing, as well as the inaccessibility to important resources like medical facilities and grocery stores, but owners of the farms frequently ignored their complaints.
Format: Gelatin silver print. 8 x 10 in.
Publisher: The New York Public Library Digital Collections.
Contributor: Melissa Valenzuela
Identifier: The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 032293-D.
Subject: Farm workers; migrant workers; Mexican migrant workers; farmworkers movement; agriculture; labor history; Texas; Russell Lee.
Source: Jpg file. The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 11/5/2021. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/53c81f40-0ae5-0137-f7df-23d7f162c9df