Mr. Rauhauser Family in Ruthven Iowa 1936

In December 1936, a family in Ruthven, Iowa, navigates the challenges of the Great Depression. Mr. Rauhauser, previously employed as a farmhand, now faces unemployment and has applied for direct relief to support his wife and one of their seven children. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting American life during this period.

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