Migrant pea pickers from many states line up with their filled hampers on the edge of the field. They wait their turn for weighing. Near Westley, California

Migrant pea pickers from many states line up with their filled hampers on the edge of the field. They wait their turn for weighing. Near Westley, California

Picker carrying peas to the weighmaster. Near Santa Clara, California

Picker carrying peas to the weighmaster. Near Santa Clara, California

Drought refugees from Oklahoma at work in the pea fields near Nipomo, California

Drought refugees from Oklahoma at work in the pea fields near Nipomo, California

Harvesting peas requires large crews of migratory labor. Nipomo, California

Harvesting peas requires large crews of migratory labor. Nipomo, California

Pea harvest. Family at work. Nipomo, California

Pea harvest. Family at work. Nipomo, California

Migratory workers harvesting peas near Nipomo, California

Migratory workers harvesting peas near Nipomo, California

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Pea Farming in California, 1936-1939