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IOWA: OUTHOUSE, 1936. An outhouse in a shanty town in Spencer, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee
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IOWA: OUTHOUSE, 1936. An outhouse in a shanty town in Spencer, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee
IOWA: OUTHOUSE, 1936.
An outhouse in a shanty town in Spencer, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee, December 1936
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1936 Cold December Great Depression Iowa New Deal Outhouse Poverty Rural Russell Shanty Town Slum Snow Spencer Toilet Tree Winter Wooden
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IOWA: OUTHOUSE, 1936. A glimpse into the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression in Spencer, Iowa. This powerful photograph by Russell Lee captures an outhouse nestled within a shanty town, serving as a stark reminder of the poverty and struggle faced by many Americans at that time. Taken in December 1936, this image showcases the unforgiving winter landscape with snow covering the ground and clinging to tree branches. The dilapidated wooden structure stands out against the backdrop of desolation, symbolizing both resilience and despair. Lee's lens offers us a window into daily life in rural Iowa during this era marked by economic hardship. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal program, which aimed to alleviate suffering caused by the Great Depression, Lee was commissioned by the Farm Security Administration (FSA) to document living conditions across America. This photograph serves as a testament to Lee's ability to capture raw emotions through his lens. It reminds us not only of past struggles but also highlights how far we have come as a society since then. As we reflect on this image from Granger Art on Demand, it is important to remember our history and continue working towards creating a more equitable future for all.
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