The 1930s were a trying time for the nation. Between the Great Depression, Dust Bowl and looming World War, nothing seemed for certain. However, despite all of the complexities due to the economy and drought, the world was a much simpler place, as shown by these 13 rare photos:
- FDR speaks at the Kansas State Capitol. (1932)
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- “Glenn Cunningham competing for the University of Kansas.” (1933)
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- “Steam shovels. Cherokee County.” (1935)
Yale/Arthur Rothstein
- “Stockyards. Kansas City, Kansas.” (1936)
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- “A farmer’s son playing on one of the large soil drifts which threaten to cover up his home. Liberal, Kansas.” (1936)
Yale/Arthur Rothstein
- “Drovers at rest in stockyards. Kansas City, Kansas.” (1936)
Yale/Arthur Rothstein
- The Jayhawk Theatre marquee. (1938)
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- “Co-op Creamery. Baldwin City, Kansas.” (1938)
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- “Farmer on the street, Minneapolis, Kansas.” (1938)
Yale/John Vachon
- “Farmer’s Union Coop grocery store, Centralia, Kansas. This cooperative has received a loan from the FSA (Farm Security Administration).” (1938)
Yale/John Vachon
- “Grocery store. Salina, Kansas.” (1938)
Yale/John Vachon
- “Water bottle on side of farm truck. This is a common sight in western Kansas.” (1939)
Yale/Russell Lee
- “Poster in drugstore window, Syracuse, Kansas.” (1939)
Yale/Russell Lee
Did you live in Kansas during the 1930s? Share your memories in the comments!
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Yale/Arthur Rothstein
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