In Erath, Louisiana (1938), this woman is doing the spinning step

The president of a cooperative association sits back for a rare quiet moment

In a Salvation Army kitchen, a cook stirs a massive pot, making sure nobody leaves hungry.

a farmer’s daughter sits on a worn bed, holding her little brother

Oregon, 1939. A father, a son, and the dogs that never wandered far. 🐾

Oregon, 1939. A farmer’s wife carrying water from an irrigation ditch

Montana, 1937. A farmer’s daughter beside the cast-iron stove—the heartbeat of the home. 🤍

A migrant worker’s daughter making dinner inside their tent home.

A farmer’s wife shares a quiet lunch with her 16-year-old son…1939

A mother’s comfort can be bigger than any home. 🤍 Harlingen, Texas — 1939