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INDIANA: FARM SALE, 1937. Auctioning off a team of horses at the closing-out sale
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INDIANA: FARM SALE, 1937. Auctioning off a team of horses at the closing-out sale
INDIANA: FARM SALE, 1937.
Auctioning off a team of horses at the closing-out sale of Frank Sheroan, tenant farmer, near Montmorenci, Indiana. Photographed by Russell Lee in February 1937
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INDIANA - FARM SALE, 1937. A Glimpse into the Struggles of Rural America during the Great Depression
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. This photograph takes us back to a pivotal moment in American history - February 1937, when the nation was grappling with the devastating effects of the Great Depression. The image captures an auction scene at Frank Sheroan's closing-out sale near Montmorenci, Indiana. In this poignant snapshot by Russell Lee, we witness a team of horses being auctioned off as part of desperate measures taken by tenant farmer Frank Sheroan to cope with mounting financial pressures. Men clad in denim overalls and overcoats huddle together around the barn, their faces reflecting both determination and despair. The photo serves as a stark reminder of how rural communities were hit hard by foreclosure and economic downturn during this era. It also sheds light on the resilience and resourcefulness displayed by farmers like Sheroan who sought solace through auctions such as these. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives, which aimed to revive the struggling economy, Farm Security Administration (FSA) photographers like Russell Lee documented scenes like this across America. Their powerful images became symbols not only of hardship but also hope for a better future. This particular print offers us an intimate glimpse into one Hoosier farmer's struggle for survival amidst challenging circumstances - a testament to both human perseverance and historical significance that should never be forgotten.
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