Fruit Pickers

A father with his four sons in 1940 Michigan. The caption accompanying this images reads: "Migrant father and sons living in back of truck in fruit pickers camp...The two older boys work with their father picking cherries."

Photo by John Vachon. [American Memory link]

Detroit in the Rain

As automakers slide into bankruptcy, in Michigan rain is a blessing, a curse - and a metaphor.

Taken in July 1942 by Arthur S. Siegel. [American Memory link]

Father and Son

Taken in Detroit, Michigan in 1942. This gent is described as a war worker.

Photo by Arthur S. Siegel. [American memory link]

Trio

Two gorgeous portraits of Michigan youngsters in 1939.


Photos by Arthur S. Siegel. [American Memory link]

Ford Fighter Planes

Ford's Willow Run, Michigan bomber plant. Outer wing assembly, 1942.

Photo by Ann Rosener.

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