I will be the first to admit that I sometimes pine for a larger, more elaborate home… however, after seeing these 13 simple Kansas homes from the 1930s, I realize just how fortunate I am to live in the home that I do. Here is why:
- “Sod house of the Schoenfeldts, FSA (Farm Security Administration) clients.”
Yale/Russell Lee1.) Captured in 1939 in Sheridan County.
- “Shifting drifts of dust will soon force this farmer to abandon his home near Liberal, Kansas.”
Yale/Arthur Rothstein Captured in 1936.
- “Boxcar farmhouse.”
Yale/John Vachon Captured in 1938 in Saline County.
- “Old house on the edge of town.”
Yale/John Vachon Captured in 1938 in Minneapolis.
- “Mrs. Schoenfeldt, FSA (Farm Security Administration) client, in Sheridan County, Kansas, in fruit cellar.”
Yale/Russell Lee Captured in 1939.
- “Home of worker in strip coal mine.”
Yale/Arthur Rothstein Captured in 1936 in Cherokee County.
- “Blind old man who lives on farm operated by his two unmarried daughters. "
Yale/John Vachon Captured in 1938 in Coffey County.
- “Rear of Negro tenant farmer’s home.”
Yale/John Vachon Captured in 1938 in Jefferson County.
- “Mr. and Mrs. Schoenfeldt, FSA (Farm Security Administration) clients, in Sheridan County, Kansas, with pressure cooker of which she is very proud.”
Yale/Russell Lee Captured in 1939.
- “House on farm bought by Jack Gardinier under tenant purchase program.”
Yale/John Vachon Captured in 1938 in Ottawa County.
- “Miner’s home.”
Yale/Arthur Rothstein Captured in 1936 in Cherokee County.
- “Front porch of Negro tenant farmer’s home.”
Yale/John Vachon Captured in 1938 in Jefferson County.
- “Miner’s home.”
Yale/Arthur Rothstein Captured in 1936 in Cherokee County.
Did you grow up during this time period? Share your memories in the comments.
Yale/Russell Lee1.)
Captured in 1939 in Sheridan County.
Yale/Arthur Rothstein
Captured in 1936.
Yale/John Vachon
Captured in 1938 in Saline County.
Captured in 1938 in Minneapolis.
Yale/Russell Lee
Captured in 1939.
Captured in 1936 in Cherokee County.
Captured in 1938 in Coffey County.
Captured in 1938 in Jefferson County.
Captured in 1938 in Ottawa County.
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