Mrs. Olie Thompson with Water Barrels North Dakota 1937

Mrs. Olie Thompson prepares to drive home with barrels filled with water after visiting a spring in Williams County, North Dakota. In September 1937, drought conditions affected local farmers and families, making access to fresh water a challenge. Springs like this one were vital sources for communities relying on agriculture.

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