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A black and white photo of a woman standing in front of a hut, Ozark mountaineers. [Boone County,] Arkansas

A black and white photo of a woman standing in front of a hut, Ozark m...

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Blind street musician, West Memphis, Arkansas

Blind street musician, West Memphis, Arkansas

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

Prospective homesteaders, in front of post office at United, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Prospective homesteaders, in front of post office at United, Westmorel...

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

A black and white photo of a child looking out a window, Sharecropper family, Little Rock, Arkansas

A black and white photo of a child looking out a window, Sharecropper ...

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Homesteads built by FERA. Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Homesteads built by FERA. Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

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

Members of the Musgrove family, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Members of the Musgrove family, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A horse pulling a plow in front of a house, Homesteader. Pennsylvania

A horse pulling a plow in front of a house, Homesteader. Pennsylvania

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

Members of the Musgrove family, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Members of the Musgrove family, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Public domain photograph of musical instrument, musician, music, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ruined engine house of a mine in Pennsylvania

Ruined engine house of a mine in Pennsylvania

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

A group of people standing outside of a house, Sunday in Little Rock, Arkansas

A group of people standing outside of a house, Sunday in Little Rock, ...

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 woman holding a baby, Family of Arkansas sharecropper

A black and white photo of a woman holding a baby, Family of Arkansas ...

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 man sitting on a horse drawn carriage, Ozark mountaineer, Arkansas

A black and white photo of a man sitting on a horse drawn carriage, Oz...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a farmer, 1930s great depression, dust bowl era, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Little Rock, Arkansas. At a religious meeting

Little Rock, Arkansas. At a religious meeting

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 man and a woman, Rehabilitation clients, Boone County, Arkansas

A black and white photo of a man and a woman, Rehabilitation clients, ...

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

A black and white photo of a man with a horse, Ozark mountaineer, Arkansas

A black and white photo of a man with a horse, Ozark mountaineer, Arka...

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

Stove made out of old oil can, squatter's camp, Arkansas

Stove made out of old oil can, squatter's camp, Arkansas

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

Colored children of sharecroppers, Little Rock, Arkansas

Colored children of sharecroppers, Little Rock, Arkansas

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

Washing facilities in the Ozarks, Arkansas

Washing facilities in the Ozarks, Arkansas

Picryl description: Public domain image of industrial or agricultural worker, 1930s, 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

A group of people standing in front of a store, Inhabitants of Marked Tree, Arkansas

A group of people standing in front of a store, Inhabitants of Marked ...

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

Resettled farmer's family. Maria Plantation, Arkansas

Resettled farmer's family. Maria Plantation, Arkansas

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

Citizens of Zinc, Arkansas, a deserted mining town

Citizens of Zinc, Arkansas, a deserted mining town

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

A group of men standing next to a car, Ozark mountaineers. Arkansas (before 1920)

A group of men standing next to a car, Ozark mountaineers. Arkansas (b...

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

Ozark mountaineer making a cigarette. Arkansas

Ozark mountaineer making a cigarette. Arkansas

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

A black and white photo of a woman sitting in a doorway, Sharecropper's family. Arkansas

A black and white photo of a woman sitting in a doorway, Sharecropper'...

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

A black and white photo of a woman holding a child, Rehabilitation client, Arkansas

A black and white photo of a woman holding a child, Rehabilitation cli...

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 two children looking out a window, Family of Ozark mountaineer. Arkansas

A black and white photo of two children looking out a window, Family o...

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

A couple of men standing next to a car, Ozark mountaineers. Arkansas (before 1920)

A couple of men standing next to a car, Ozark mountaineers. Arkansas (...

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

A black and white photo of a man in a hat, Post office. Smithland, Kentucky

A black and white photo of a man in a hat, Post office. Smithland, Ken...

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

A black and white photo of a group of men sitting on the sidewalk, Religious meeting, Nashville, Tennessee

A black and white photo of a group of men sitting on the sidewalk, Rel...

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

Negro at religious meeting in Nashville, Tennessee

Negro at religious meeting in Nashville, Tennessee

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

Ozark mountaineer children at school. Arkansas

Ozark mountaineer children at school. Arkansas

Picryl description: Public domain image of a school, preschool, children, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Threshing machine on Case plantation, Pulaski County, Arkansas

Threshing machine on Case plantation, Pulaski County, Arkansas

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

An old photo of a woman sitting on a bench, Resident of Smithland, Kentucky

An old photo of a woman sitting on a bench, Resident of Smithland, Ken...

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

Scotts Run, [Monongalia County,] West Virginia, walking into town for relief food

Scotts Run, [Monongalia County,] West Virginia, walking into town for ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of railroad tracks, railway, train car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a small cabin, Home of tenant farmer, Arkansas

A black and white photo of a small cabin, Home of tenant farmer, Arkan...

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

Scotts Run, [Monongalia County,] West Virginia

Scotts Run, [Monongalia County,] West Virginia

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

Receiving relief check. Scott's Run, [Monongalia County], West Virginia

Receiving relief check. Scott's Run, [Monongalia County], West Virgini...

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

Children of coal miners, Sunbeam Mines, [Morgantown?,] Scotts Run, West Virginia.

Children of coal miners, Sunbeam Mines, [Morgantown?,] Scotts Run, Wes...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children, kids, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a woman and two children, Sharecropper's home. Arkansas

A black and white photo of a woman and two children, Sharecropper's ho...

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

Children of coal miners, Sunbeam Mines, [Morgantown?,] Scotts Run, West Virginia.

Children of coal miners, Sunbeam Mines, [Morgantown?,] Scotts Run, Wes...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children, kids, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Company houses at Pursglove Mines, Scotts Run, West Virginia

Company houses at Pursglove Mines, Scotts Run, West Virginia

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 wooden structure, Abandoned mine, Dobra, West Virginia

A black and white photo of a wooden structure, Abandoned mine, Dobra, ...

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arkansas sharecropper - A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat

Arkansas sharecropper - A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat

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

A black and white photo of a woman standing in front of a house, Hernshaw, West Virginia

A black and white photo of a woman standing in front of a house, Herns...

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

A group of people standing in front of a truck, Red House, West Virginia

A group of people standing in front of a truck, Red House, West Virgin...

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 car parked in front of a store, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

A black and white photo of a car parked in front of a store, Murfreesb...

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

Religion in Nashville, Tennessee. A religious gathering in the street

Religion in Nashville, Tennessee. A religious gathering in the street

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 man wearing a hat, Strawberry grower, Amite City, Louisiana

A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat, Strawberry grower, Ami...

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

A group of men standing around a crowd of people, Medicine show, Huntingdon, Tennessee

A group of men standing around a crowd of people, Medicine show, Hunti...

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

Remains of old Gulf States paper mill, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Remains of old Gulf States paper mill, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

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

Scene in Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana

Scene in Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana

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

An old sailor snapped in Jackson Square, New Orleans

An old sailor snapped in Jackson Square, New Orleans

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

A black and white photo of two men wearing hats, Strawberry growers, Hammond, Louisiana

A black and white photo of two men wearing hats, Strawberry growers, H...

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

A group of men sitting on top of a wooden bench, Strawberry growers, Hammond, Louisiana

A group of men sitting on top of a wooden bench, Strawberry growers, H...

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

A group of men standing in front of a brick building, Medicine show, Huntingdon, Tennessee

A group of men standing in front of a brick building, Medicine show, H...

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 small town, Coal mine, West Virginia

A black and white photo of a small town, Coal mine, West Virginia

Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Omar, West Virginia - A black and white photo of a row of houses

Omar, West Virginia - A black and white photo of a row of houses

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 an old building, Coal mine, West Virginia

A black and white photo of an old building, Coal mine, West Virginia

Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

A black and white photo of a couple of people on a balcony, Tenement houses, Omar, West Virginia

A black and white photo of a couple of people on a balcony, Tenement h...

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

Coal miners, Jenkins, Kentucky, c.1930s

Coal miners, Jenkins, Kentucky, c.1930s

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1930s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young resident of Omar, West Virginia

Young resident of Omar, West Virginia

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

A black and white photo of a dirt road, Williamson, West Virginia

A black and white photo of a dirt road, Williamson, West Virginia

Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Amite City, Louisiana - A group of women standing in front of a wall

Amite City, Louisiana - A group of women standing in front of a wall

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

A group of people standing in front of a movie theater, [Movie theater]. New Orleans, Louisiana

A group of people standing in front of a movie theater, [Movie theater...

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 woman in a field, Picking cotton, Pulaski County, Arkansas

A black and white photo of a woman in a field, Picking cotton, Pulaski...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a farmer, 1930s great depression, dust bowl era, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A group of women standing next to each other, Lovengood sisters, Asheville, North Carolina

A group of women standing next to each other, Lovengood sisters, Ashev...

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 group of people on a deck, Square dance, Skyline Farms, Alabama

A black and white photo of a group of people on a deck, Square dance, ...

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

Music for square dance, Skyline Farms, Alabama

Music for square dance, Skyline Farms, Alabama

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

Fiddlin' Bill Henseley, mountain fiddler, Asheville, North Carolina

Fiddlin' Bill Henseley, mountain fiddler, Asheville, North Carolina

Public domain photograph of musician playing music, musical instrument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Puppets for the show, Red House, West Virginia

Puppets for the show, Red House, West Virginia

Picryl description: Public domain image of children, kids, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Vacuum cleaner factory, Arthurdale, West Virginia

Vacuum cleaner factory, Arthurdale, West Virginia

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

Child musicians at Asheville, North Carolina

Child musicians at Asheville, North Carolina

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of people walking down a street, Main street, Lancaster, Ohio

A black and white photo of people walking down a street, Main street, ...

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 people walking down a street, Main street, Lancaster, Ohio

A black and white photo of people walking down a street, Main street, ...

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

Parading at horse race, Lancaster, Ohio

Parading at horse race, Lancaster, Ohio

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, horses, horse riding, farm animals, farmers, livestock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Street scene showing movie theater, probably in the vicinity of Lancaster, Ohio

Street scene showing movie theater, probably in the vicinity of Lancas...

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

Unloading Platform Pickaway Livestock Cooperative Association, central Ohio

Unloading Platform Pickaway Livestock Cooperative Association, central...

Public domain image of cattle, livestock, farm animals, agriculture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a clothing store, Second hand store, Ohio

A black and white photo of a clothing store, Second hand store, Ohio

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

Wheat harvest. Into the field for sheaves of wheat, Central Ohio

Wheat harvest. Into the field for sheaves of wheat, Central Ohio

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Visiting World War Veterans' homecoming and carnival. London, Ohio

Visiting World War Veterans' homecoming and carnival. London, Ohio

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1920s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wrestling matches, July 4th celebration, Ashville, Ohio (see general caption)

Wrestling matches, July 4th celebration, Ashville, Ohio (see general c...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of workers, war production, aircraft, airfield, the 1930s -1940s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Barn on Route 40, Ohio - A black and white photo of a barn

Barn on Route 40, Ohio - A black and white photo of a barn

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

Examining tractor on display at county fair, central Ohio

Examining tractor on display at county fair, central Ohio

Picryl description: Public domain image of a tractor, farming equipment, agriculture, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Scene on prosperous farm in central Ohio

Scene on prosperous farm in central Ohio

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

Two women walking along street, Natchez, Mississippi

Two women walking along street, Natchez, Mississippi

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 a sign in a field, Homesteads. Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

A black and white photo of a sign in a field, Homesteads. Westmoreland...

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

Prospective homesteaders, in front of post office at United, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Prospective homesteaders, in front of post office at United, Westmorel...

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

Cotton pickers at 6:30 a.m. ready for day's work, Pulaski County, Arkansas

Cotton pickers at 6:30 a.m. ready for day's work, Pulaski County, Arka...

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

A black and white photo of a man and a woman, Rehabilitation clients, Boone County, Arkansas

A black and white photo of a man and a woman, Rehabilitation clients, ...

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

A black and white photo of a person sitting on a bench, Tenant farmer, Arkansas

A black and white photo of a person sitting on a bench, Tenant farmer,...

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

Middlesboro, Kentucky. - A black and white photo of a group of men

Middlesboro, Kentucky. - A black and white photo of a group of men

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 two men wearing hats, Medicine show audience, Huntingdon, Tennessee

A black and white photo of two men wearing hats, Medicine show audienc...

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

An old photo of a woman standing in a doorway, Strawberry growers, Hammond, Louisiana

An old photo of a woman standing in a doorway, Strawberry growers, Ham...

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

A black and white photo of a man and a woman in a house, Tenement houses, Omar, West Virginia

A black and white photo of a man and a woman in a house, Tenement hous...

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

A group of men standing in front of a movie theater, [Movie theater]. New Orleans, Louisiana

A group of men standing in front of a movie theater, [Movie theater]. ...

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

Fiddlin' Bill Henseley, mountain fiddler, Asheville, North Carolina

Fiddlin' Bill Henseley, mountain fiddler, Asheville, North Carolina

Public domain photograph of musician playing music, musical instrument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a group of people dancing, Square dance, Skyline Farms, Alabama

A black and white photo of a group of people dancing, Square dance, Sk...

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

A couple of people walking down a street, Main street, Lancaster, Ohio

A couple of people walking down a street, Main street, Lancaster, Ohio

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

A group of people standing outside of a church, Linworth, Ohio. People leaving church

A group of people standing outside of a church, Linworth, Ohio. People...

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 store window, Small town tackle store. Ohio

A black and white photo of a store window, Small town tackle store. Oh...

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

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