Child Asleep in Shack Home Southeast Missouri May 1938

A child sleeps peacefully in a modest shack home in Southeast Missouri. Taken in May 1938, this image reflects the lives of those impacted by the Farm Security Administration. It offers a glimpse into rural life in New Madrid County, showcasing the challenges faced by families transitioning from sharecropping to new opportunities. Part of the FSA/OWI Collection.

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