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SQUARE DANCE, 1940. Square dancing at home in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph

SQUARE DANCE, 1940. Square dancing at home in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph


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SQUARE DANCE, 1940. Square dancing at home in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph

SQUARE DANCE, 1940.
Square dancing at home in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph, 1940, by Russell Lee

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1940 Beer Entertainment Farm Security Administration Great Depression Living Room New Deal Pie Town Poverty Russel Southwest Square Dance Unidentified


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This photograph captures a moment frozen in time - square dancing at home in Pie Town, New Mexico, back in 1940. The image showcases the resilience and spirit of the American people during a challenging era marked by the Great Depression. In this intimate setting, men and women come together to enjoy an evening of entertainment and camaraderie. The living room is transformed into a dance floor as couples twirl and promenade with grace and enthusiasm. Despite the hardships faced by many, this gathering reflects the determination to find joy even amidst poverty. Photographed by Russell Lee as part of the Farm Security Administration's documentation efforts during the New Deal era, this image offers us a glimpse into daily life in rural America. It serves as a reminder that even during difficult times, communities found solace in shared experiences like music and dance. The composition beautifully captures both movement and stillness - blurred figures caught mid-step against a backdrop of simple furnishings. Each face tells its own story; some are familiar while others remain unidentified but united through their love for square dancing. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Granger Art on Demand, we are transported back to an era where human connection triumphed over adversity – where laughter echoed through humble homes like those found in Pie Town, New Mexico.

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