1938 Family on Porch in New Madrid County Missouri

A family occupies the front porch of their new home in Southeast Missouri, specifically New Madrid County, in May 1938. This image documents the living conditions of former tenant farmers aided by the Farm Security Administration. The agency supported struggling rural families by providing housing and resources during economic hardship.

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