Tenant Farmer Feeding Pigs McLeansboro Illinois 1937

Oscar Gaither feeds pigs as a tenant farmer near McLeansboro, Illinois, in February 1937. During the Great Depression, tenant farming was common, reflecting the financial struggles of many American families. Hamilton County, where this scene takes place, relied heavily on agriculture for sustenance and economic stability. Tenant farmers often worked land owned by others, sharing a portion of the crops in return.

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