Ofelia Sandoval Testing Soap in Taos County 1939

Ofelia Sandoval tests soap on a stirring stick in Taos County, New Mexico. In September 1939, she participates in a cooking process essential to homemade soap production. This practice was common among rural communities, where self-sufficiency was vital. The Farm Security Administration documented such activities to support rehabilitation efforts in the region.

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