Auction Sale in Orth Minnesota August 1937

In August 1937, a group of people gathers at an auction sale in Orth, Minnesota. This image is part of a collection that documents rural life in the United States during the Great Depression. Auction sales were vital community events, offering a glimpse into the local economy and social interactions of the time. Russell Lee, a prominent photographer, captured these moments to illustrate the realities faced by rural communities.

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