Mrs. Free in Basement Dugout Home Dead Ox Flat Oregon 1939

Mrs. Free stands in the doorway of her basement dugout home in Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. In October 1939, many families faced harsh living conditions due to economic difficulties. Dugout homes, often carved into hillsides, provided shelter from harsh weather. This type of housing reflects the resilience of rural Americans during the Great Depression.

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