Vintage 1936 Photo of Unemployed Farm Hand in Iowa

A vintage photograph captures a moment in Ruthven, Iowa, in December 1936. Mr. Rauhauser, an unemployed farm hand, applied for direct relief during the Great Depression. This period saw many American families facing economic hardship, leading to widespread assistance programs. Ruthven, a small town, historically relied on agriculture for its economy.

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