Mrs. Wardlow Prepares Dinner in Oregon Dugout Home 1939

Mrs. Wardlow prepares dinner in her basement dugout home in Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, in October 1939. Families in rural Oregon adapted to challenging living conditions during the late 1930s. This image serves as a historical record of daily life and the resilience of American families facing adversity.

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