When compared to living in today’s society, the 1930s was a much simpler time. Listed below is an interesting collection of rare photos. These 12 photos take us back to 1935, showing us how the people of this great state lived. The original captions are included with each photo.
- “Mule teams near Montgomery, Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Walker Evans
- “Farmers who have been resettled at Skyline Farms, at work in sand pit.”
Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein
- “Resettled farmer who, under supervision, is making furniture, Jackson County, Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein
- “Sidewalk scene in Selma, Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Walker Evans
- “Wife and children of resettled farmer, Jackson County, Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein
- “Main street. Selma, Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Walker Evans
- “Clearing land by burning stumps, Skyline Farms, Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein
- “Main street architecture. Selma, Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Walker Evans
- “Wife of sharecropper to be resettled on Skyline Farms, Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein
- “Alabama miners’ houses near Birmingham, Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Walker Evans
- “Vegetables grown by resettled farmer, Skyline Farms, Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein
- “Coca-Cola shack in Alabama.”
Photogrammar/Walker Evans
What do you think about these vintage photos of Alabama? Can you or any of your family members recall what life was like in 1935? If so, share your experiences with us in the comments below!
Photogrammar/Walker Evans
Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein
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