Dwellings

A general view of a labor camp located in Mathis, Texas. The shacks are in somewhat better condition than the other shacks in the camp, but still lack floors, ventilation, and lighting. This photo was sent to President Harry S. Truman by Hector Garcia of the League of United Latin American Citizens.

A woman stands outside of the one-room shacks located at a labor camp in Mathis, Texas. The shacks lack ventilation, floors, and indoor plumbing. This photo was sent to President Harry S. Truman by Hector Garcia of the League of United Latin American Citizens.

The interior of one of the shack houses at a labor camp in Mathis, Texas. The dwelling has no floor or windows. The man is unidentified. This photo was sent to President Harry S. Truman by Hector Garcia of the League of United Latin American Citizens.

A typical shack dwelling at a labor camp in Mathis, Texas. Also pictured is one of the two water hydrants for the camp. This photo was sent to President Harry S. Truman by Hector Garcia of the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Interior of the house built by the Ormstead Method. This photo was sent to President Harry S. Truman as an example of a construction method to build low-cost housing.

House built by Ormstead Method. This photo was sent to President Harry S. Truman as an example of a construction method to build low-cost housing.

House built by the Ormstead method. This photo was sent to President Harry S. Truman as an example of a construction method to build low-cost housing.

Alexander Majors house, looking northwest.

Picture of the McClelland family home sent to President Harry S. Truman by Mrs. Charles McClelland, with a letter to President Truman, inviting him to visit Erie, Pennsylvania. The letter also describes the members of the McClelland family and their military service, as well as offering to send a toy train set as a present.

The home of Missouri State Representative James McKinley Neal, a supporter of President Truman, at 2816 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri.