Shantytown near Spencer Iowa December 1936 Great Depression
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In December 1936, a shantytown appears near Spencer, Iowa, in Clay County. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting the struggles faced by many during the Great Depression. Shantytowns, or Hoovervilles, emerged as people sought shelter in makeshift homes due to widespread unemployment and economic hardship.
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