IOWA: FARM, 1936. Abandoned scales on 320 acre overcropped farmland near Estherville, Iowa

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IOWA: FARM, 1936. Abandoned scales on 320 acre overcropped farmland near Estherville, Iowa

IOWA: FARM, 1936.
Abandoned scales on 320 acre overcropped farmland near Estherville, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee, December 1936

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1936 Abandoned Agricultural Cold December Equipment Farm Farmland Field Great Depression Iowa New Deal Poverty Rural Russell Scale Snow Vacant Winter

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This print titled "IOWA: FARM, 1936" takes us back in time to a desolate winter scene in Estherville, Iowa. The image showcases the remnants of an era marked by hardship and struggle - the Great Depression. Photographer Russell Lee masterfully captures the essence of rural poverty during this challenging period. In this particular shot, we are confronted with a pair of abandoned scales standing alone on overcropped farmland spanning 320 acres. Covered in a blanket of snow, these once vital tools now serve as silent witnesses to the harsh realities faced by farmers at that time. The barren field surrounding them further emphasizes the toll taken by overcropping and economic turmoil. Lee's photograph not only documents history but also sheds light on the impact of government initiatives like the New Deal's Farm Security Administration (FSA). This agency aimed to provide relief for struggling farmers through various programs. However, despite such efforts, scenes like this one remind us that many families still grappled with poverty and uncertainty. As we gaze upon this haunting image frozen in time, it serves as a poignant reminder of our collective past and highlights both resilience and vulnerability within America's agricultural heartland during one of its darkest chapters.

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