Mrs. Cates Signs Chattel Mortgage Malheur County 1939

Mrs. Cates signs a chattel mortgage with an X in Malheur County, Oregon, in October 1939. This moment illustrates the struggles farmers encountered during the Great Depression. Chattel mortgages allowed farmers to secure loans against personal property, reflecting the financial difficulties in rural America. This practice was common among farmers seeking to maintain their livelihoods during economic hardship.

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