Dugout Home in Dead Ox Flat Oregon 1939

A partial dugout home sits in Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, where seven children live. Taken in October 1939, the photograph reveals the challenging living conditions of families during this period. Dugouts were often used in arid regions for their thermal efficiency. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting American life.

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