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Eugene Davis, gold prospector, operating a papago (dry washer) at his diggings. Pinos Altos, New Mexico
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Credit lineEugene Davis, gold prospector, operating a papago (dry washer) at his diggings. Pinos Altos, New Mexico. 1940-01-01. Lee, Russell. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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