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Wanda, Belinda's Mother
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…
Haitian Women Bathing Babies
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…
Haitian Mother and Baby
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…
Mother and Child, Steuben Co
Photographed in black and white, a mother and daughter stand together. The photograph was taken in Steuben Co, however, no other information regarding the mother or daughter is revealed. There seems to be paint on the mother's face for a festival or…
Expectant Mother Working in Field
The unknown mother-to-be photographed in this portrait is seen to be directly interacting with the farm in which she is employed. Migrant females were expected to work despite pregnancy, with few accommodations provided to ensure comfortability. Work…