Meeting the President

A farmer receiving drought assistance from the government speaks with President Roosevelt in North Dakota, 1936. Click image for a larger view.

Photo by Arthur Rothstein. [American Memory link]

Praying for Rain

The caption accompanying this July 1936 image reads: "Going to church to pray for rain. Grassy Butte, North Dakota." The sign on the building reads: Methodist Church. [click image for a larger view]

Photo by Arthur Rothstein. [American Memory link]

Looking For Rain

An awesome shot taken in North Dakota in 1936. The 30s are associated with the dustbowl - as well as America's hottest temperatures of the century. This gent's name is Mike Sullinger.

Photo by Arthur Rothstein. [American Memory link]

Homemade

The caption accompanying this photo says it all: "Farm children playing on homemade merry-go-round. Williams County, North Dakota."

Photo by Russell Lee, 1937. [American Memory link]