The document describes Hoovervilles, which were makeshift tent encampments where unemployed people lived during the Great Depression after losing their homes and savings. The picture shows one such encampment, with a family living in a tent and children playing outside while other tents and cars are in the background. Life in Hoovervilles was difficult, as residents had poor living conditions with inadequate food, shelter, and medical care, especially impacting children. Cars also took on new significance during this time, as some people lived in their vehicles and others relied on cars for transportation despite being unemployed and homeless.