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Undated photo shows a young woman holding a child in her arms as both look into the distance; their easy familiarity suggests a maternal relationship. In the background are rows of either greenhouses or poultry houses.

Migrant farmworkers usually were housed in temporary structures, often constructed of cinder blocks, with varying degrees of privacy. Here, we see a mother cooking a meal for two young men who are likely her sons. During the era this photograph was…

African-American mother Wanda is seen holding her child Belinda on a potato farm in Wyoming County. This photograph was taken on the actual farm, showcasing the ways in which female migrant workers would take care of their children while actively…

Two Haitian women are photographed bathing their babies in tubs of water outside of a Migrant Camp. This photograph is from the early 80s, at Jimmy Jordan's. The mothers are dressed in very nice skirts and shirts, with their children calmly accepting…

This photograph showcases a Haitian pregnant woman holding another child. The child appears to be no older than 6 months old. The mother is seen to be wearing a nice white dress as well as hair curlers in her hair. The baby lays affectionately across…