Ofelia Sandoval Soap-Making in Taos County 1939

In September 1939, Ofelia Sandoval empties a pail of grease into a kettle for soap-making in Taos County, New Mexico. The Farm Security Administration documented rural rehabilitation initiatives during the Great Depression. Soap-making was a vital practice for families, ensuring hygiene and sustainability in challenging economic times.

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