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DUST BOWL, 1939. A farmstead in Kansas during a dust storm. Photographed by B. C. McLean, July 1939
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DUST BOWL, 1939. A farmstead in Kansas during a dust storm. Photographed by B. C. McLean, July 1939
DUST BOWL, 1939.
A farmstead in Kansas during a dust storm. Photographed by B.C. McLean, July 1939
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1939 Drought Dust Dust Bowl Erosion Farm House Farm Land Farm Yard Fence Field Great Depression Kansas Land Mclean Mid West Rural Sign Soil Storm Wind Wind Mill Farm Stead
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DUST BOWL, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Life on a Kansas Farmstead during the Great Depression
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. This photograph captures the devastating impact of the Dust Bowl in 1939. The image showcases a farmstead nestled amidst an unforgiving dust storm, revealing the harsh realities faced by farmers during this tumultuous time. The scene is hauntingly desolate, with a sign marking the entrance to what was once a thriving agricultural community. The house stands weathered and worn, its wooden fence struggling to withstand nature's wrath. Beyond lies an empty field stripped of life, eroded by relentless winds and drought-induced soil erosion. In this early American landscape, a windmill stoically stands as a symbol of hope amidst despair. It serves as a reminder that even in times of adversity, resilience can prevail. Photographed by B. C. McLean in July 1939, this image encapsulates both the physical devastation caused by dust storms and their profound emotional toll on rural communities across Kansas and throughout America's heartland. As part of Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection from The Granger Collection in New York City, this print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon our nation's history while appreciating how far we have come since those challenging days.
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