Daughter of Tenant Farmer Prepares Morning Fire 1944

A young girl in Creek County, Oklahoma, removes ashes from a wood-burning stove. In 1944, tenant farmers like her family relied on wood stoves for cooking and heating. This task reflects daily life for many African American families in rural America during the 1940s, highlighting their resilience and resourcefulness in challenging conditions.

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