Dust Storm Approaching Lubbock Texas May 1939

A dust storm approaches Lubbock Texas in May 1939. This vintage image from the FSA/OWI Collection documented the severe weather that affected small towns in Texas during the Dust Bowl era. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the environmental challenges that shaped the livelihoods of many residents in the region.

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