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Washstand in house occupied by married hired hand and his wife. Harry Madsen farm near Dickens, Iowa. Three hundred sixty acres, owner-operated

Washstand in house occupied by married hired hand and his wife. Harry ...

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Barn and silo on H.H. Tripp farm near Dickens, Iowa. Two hundred acres. Rents from mother on crop share lease. These are very good buildings and in good repair

Barn and silo on H.H. Tripp farm near Dickens, Iowa. Two hundred acres...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural countryside landscape, farmhouse, farm field, pasture free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mrs. Charles Benning and baby in their shack home at Shantytown, Spencer, Iowa

Mrs. Charles Benning and baby in their shack home at Shantytown, Spenc...

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A.W. Batcher placing trap for muskrats through hole in ice of slough. North of Dickens, Iowa. Note trapper's tools on sled and the muskrat house

A.W. Batcher placing trap for muskrats through hole in ice of slough. ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a small town, Part of "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

A black and white photo of a small town, Part of "Shantytown," Spencer...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of people walking in front of a building, Street scene, Spencer, Iowa

A black and white photo of people walking in front of a building, Stre...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Backyard of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Backyard of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain image of a damaged, burned, or destroyed building, natural disaster, war destruction, ruins, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mrs. Charles Benning sweeping steps of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Mrs. Charles Benning sweeping steps of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer,...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression, farm, farmer, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Farmers baling straw. Clay County, Iowa

Farmers baling straw. Clay County, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain image of a quarry, mine, excavation, or mining site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Backyard of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Backyard of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of poverty, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mother and child in crowded bedroom of home of L.H. Nissen, hired man. He is married, has seven children, one grandchild, all living together in three rooms

Mother and child in crowded bedroom of home of L.H. Nissen, hired man....

Picryl description: Public domain image of children of farmers, migrant workers, Great Depression era, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Interior of a shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Interior of a shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of farmers, vendors, store, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Interior of cream-separating room. Rustan Brothers' farm near Dickens, Iowa

Interior of cream-separating room. Rustan Brothers' farm near Dickens,...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Farm buildings, Rustan brothers' farm, Dickens, Iowa

Farm buildings, Rustan brothers' farm, Dickens, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Hans Larsen farm near Dickens Iowa, owner operated.

Hans Larsen farm near Dickens Iowa, owner operated.

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A.W. Batcher placing trap for muskrats through hole in ice of slough. North of Dickens, Iowa. Note trapper's tools on sled and the muskrat house

A.W. Batcher placing trap for muskrats through hole in ice of slough. ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Wife of owner-operator and wife of hired hand clearing chickens in cellar preparatory to canning them. Chickens at this time of year are bringing six cents per pound. These are roasting

Wife of owner-operator and wife of hired hand clearing chickens in cel...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Interior of a shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Interior of a shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Backyard of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Backyard of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a town street, Main street of Dickens, Iowa

A black and white photo of a town street, Main street of Dickens, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mrs. Rustan combing her young son's hair. Rustan brothers' farm, Dickens, Iowa. Note running water

Mrs. Rustan combing her young son's hair. Rustan brothers' farm, Dicke...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washstand in house occupied by married hired hand and his wife. Harry Madsen farm near Dickens, Iowa. Three hundred sixty acres, owner-operated

Washstand in house occupied by married hired hand and his wife. Harry ...

Public domain photograph of kitchen, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Corner of living room of Rustan brothers' farmhouse near Dickens, Iowa

Corner of living room of Rustan brothers' farmhouse near Dickens, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

An old outhouse sitting in the middle of a field, Outhouse in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

An old outhouse sitting in the middle of a field, Outhouse in "Shantyt...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Hans Larsen farm near Dickens Iowa, owner operated

Hans Larsen farm near Dickens Iowa, owner operated

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A black and white photo of an old gas station, Main street of Dickens, Iowa

A black and white photo of an old gas station, Main street of Dickens,...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Some of the farm buildings of owner-operated farm. Three hundred and sixty acres owned by Harry Madsen near Dickens, Iowa. Note the excellent accomodations for livestock

Some of the farm buildings of owner-operated farm. Three hundred and s...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Hired hands pitching straw in wagon to be used for bedding for hog house. H. Madsen farm near Dickens, Iowa

Hired hands pitching straw in wagon to be used for bedding for hog hou...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The home on the Levi Mills farm near Spencer, Iowa. Before this farm was rented to Mills this year it was owner-operated. Farm is eighty acres. The owner built up this farm by diversified farming, especially with hogs. Tenant rents on crop share lease

The home on the Levi Mills farm near Spencer, Iowa. Before this farm w...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Barn and silo on H.H. Tripp farm near Dickens, Iowa. Two hundred acres. Rents from mother on crop share lease. These are very good buildings and in good repair

Barn and silo on H.H. Tripp farm near Dickens, Iowa. Two hundred acres...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Children reading Sunday papers, Rustan brothers' farm near Dickens, Iowa. Note convenience of running water in background. This farm was formerly owner operated but they are now tenants of Metropolitan Life

Children reading Sunday papers, Rustan brothers' farm near Dickens, Io...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mrs. Charles Benning sweeping steps of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Mrs. Charles Benning sweeping steps of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer,...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression, farm, farmer, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Typical scene in pool and beer hall. Spencer, Iowa. Farmers come in from country on Saturday and the pool halls are usually crowded. Women are rarely seen in these halls

Typical scene in pool and beer hall. Spencer, Iowa. Farmers come in fr...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Farmers baling straw. Clay County, Iowa

Farmers baling straw. Clay County, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain image of a quarry, mine, excavation, or mining site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mrs. Rustan combing her young son's hair. Rustan brothers' farm, Dickens, Iowa. Note running water

Mrs. Rustan combing her young son's hair. Rustan brothers' farm, Dicke...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Corner of living room of Rustan brothers' farmhouse near Dickens, Iowa

Corner of living room of Rustan brothers' farmhouse near Dickens, Iowa

Public domain image of musical performance, piano music, keyboard instrument, pianist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Corner of living room of Rustan brothers' farmhouse near Dickens, Iowa

Corner of living room of Rustan brothers' farmhouse near Dickens, Iowa

Public domain image of musical performance, piano music, keyboard instrument, pianist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mrs. Charles Benning sweeping steps of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Mrs. Charles Benning sweeping steps of shack in "Shantytown," Spencer,...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression, farm, farmer, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A.W. Batcher placing trap for muskrats through hole in ice of slough. North of Dickens, Iowa. Note trapper's tools on sled and the muskrat house

A.W. Batcher placing trap for muskrats through hole in ice of slough. ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Map of Clay County, Florida - Public domain old map

Map of Clay County, Florida - Public domain old map

Public domain scan of a vintage map, city plan, atlas, cartoghraphy, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Typical scene in pool and beer hall. Spencer, Iowa. Farmers come in from country on Saturday and the pool halls are usually crowded. Women are rarely seen in these halls

Typical scene in pool and beer hall. Spencer, Iowa. Farmers come in fr...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of an old gas station, Main street of Dickens, Iowa

A black and white photo of an old gas station, Main street of Dickens,...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A black and white photo of a small town, Shantytown near Spencer, Iowa

A black and white photo of a small town, Shantytown near Spencer, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Corn crib on Joe Beving's farm near Dickens, Iowa. Note condition of roof

Corn crib on Joe Beving's farm near Dickens, Iowa. Note condition of r...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Interior of cream-separating room. Rustan Brothers' farm near Dickens, Iowa

Interior of cream-separating room. Rustan Brothers' farm near Dickens,...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a couple of tiny houses, Shacks in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

A black and white photo of a couple of tiny houses, Shacks in "Shantyt...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Farmhouse on Frank Dardis farm near Dickens, Iowa

Farmhouse on Frank Dardis farm near Dickens, Iowa

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A window display with books and a fan, Store window in Spencer, Iowa

A window display with books and a fan, Store window in Spencer, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Map of Clay County, Florida - Public domain old map

Map of Clay County, Florida - Public domain old map

Public domain scan of a vintage map, city plan, atlas, cartoghraphy, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Chicken house and cattle barn, made of straw and wire, on William Helmke farm near Dickens, Iowa. The ninety acres and the crop share lease owned by a lawyer. All the buildings are of his own construction

Chicken house and cattle barn, made of straw and wire, on William Helm...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Rustan brothers' farm near Dickens, Iowa. Two hundred forty acres, crop share lease, owned by loan company. Title not clear, but loan company collects the rent and makes a few repairs

Rustan brothers' farm near Dickens, Iowa. Two hundred forty acres, cro...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Marcus Miller and family in shack that he built himself. Spencer, Iowa. This is half the house. Miller is a hired hand who has managed to save enoughh to make a part payment on seven and a half acres of land

Marcus Miller and family in shack that he built himself. Spencer, Iowa...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washroom of Rustan brothers' farmhome near Dickens, Iowa

Washroom of Rustan brothers' farmhome near Dickens, Iowa

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Marcus Miller in front of the shack he built for himself, Spencer, Iowa

Marcus Miller in front of the shack he built for himself, Spencer, Iow...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Marcus Miller in front of the shack he built for himself, Spencer, Iowa

Marcus Miller in front of the shack he built for himself, Spencer, Iow...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harness in barn of H.H. Tripp, near Dickens, Iowa

Harness in barn of H.H. Tripp, near Dickens, Iowa

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of people walking in front of a building, Street scene, Spencer, Iowa

A black and white photo of people walking in front of a building, Stre...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Chicken house and cattle barn, made of straw and wire, on William Helmke farm near Dickens, Iowa. The ninety acres and the crop share lease owned by a lawyer. All the buildings are of his own construction

Chicken house and cattle barn, made of straw and wire, on William Helm...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lois Madsen playing the piano in the home of her father, Harry Madsen, owner-operator of three hundred and sixty acre farm near Dickens, Iowa

Lois Madsen playing the piano in the home of her father, Harry Madsen,...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Barn and silo on H.H. Tripp farm near Dickens, Iowa. Two hundred acres. Rents from mother on crop share lease. These are very good buildings and in good repair

Barn and silo on H.H. Tripp farm near Dickens, Iowa. Two hundred acres...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

House of H.H. Tripp farm. Rents from mother on crop share lease. Two hundred acres of land near Dickens, Iowa. House was undergoing repairs

House of H.H. Tripp farm. Rents from mother on crop share lease. Two h...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Children of H.H. Tripp wrapping presents for Christmas. Near Dickens, Iowa. Tripp operates his mother's farm

Children of H.H. Tripp wrapping presents for Christmas. Near Dickens, ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Farmers preparing "warm drink" for their hogs. Temperature: 15 below zero. Rustan Brothers farm near Dickens, Iowa, owned by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. This farm was formerly owned by Rustan's father-in-law who built all the buildings

Farmers preparing "warm drink" for their hogs. Temperature: 15 below z...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sign in pool and bowling hall, Spencer, Iowa

Sign in pool and bowling hall, Spencer, Iowa

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Garments hanging near telephone in Rustan brothers' farm near Dickens, Iowa

Garments hanging near telephone in Rustan brothers' farm near Dickens,...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mother and child in crowded bedroom of home of L.H. Nissen, hired man. He is married, has seven children, one grandchild, all living together in three rooms

Mother and child in crowded bedroom of home of L.H. Nissen, hired man....

Picryl description: Public domain image of children of farmers, migrant workers, Great Depression era, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mrs. Charles Benning and baby in their shack home at Shantytown, Spencer, Iowa

Mrs. Charles Benning and baby in their shack home at Shantytown, Spenc...

Public domain image of infant, child, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Interior of a shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Interior of a shack in "Shantytown," Spencer, Iowa

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Map of Clay County, Florida - Public domain old map

Map of Clay County, Florida - Public domain old map

Public domain scan of a vintage map, city plan, atlas, cartoghraphy, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Corner of living room of Rustan brothers' farmhouse near Dickens, Iowa