KANSAS: FARMERS, 1939. A couple in Sheridan County, Kansas, pulling beets from their garden

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KANSAS: FARMERS, 1939. A couple in Sheridan County, Kansas, pulling beets from their garden

KANSAS: FARMERS, 1939.
A couple in Sheridan County, Kansas, pulling beets from their garden. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

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1939 August Beet County Couple Farm Farmer Farming Field Garden Gardener Great Depression Husband Kansas Midwest New Deal Picking Russell Sheridan Summer Wife

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Captured in the heartland of America during the summer of 1939, this poignant photograph titled 'Kansas: Farmers' transports us back to a time when resilience and hard work were paramount. In Sheridan County, Kansas, amidst the trials of the Great Depression, a determined couple stands proudly in their bountiful garden. With hands covered in soil, they diligently pull beets from the earth with unwavering determination. Photographed by Russell Lee as part of his documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this image encapsulates both hope and struggle. The husband and wife embody the spirit of Midwestern farmers who relied on their own labor to sustain themselves during challenging times. Their weathered faces tell stories of perseverance and an unyielding commitment to providing for their family. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded not only of the hardships faced by these individuals but also of their indomitable spirit that carried them through. This photograph serves as a testament to the transformative power of human resilience and resourcefulness. Russell Lee's lens captures not just a moment but an entire era defined by economic turmoil and governmental intervention through programs like Roosevelt's New Deal. It is a reminder that even amid adversity, communities can come together to cultivate growth – both literally in gardens like these and metaphorically within society itself.

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