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KANSAS: JEFFERSON COUNTY. A young farmer from Jefferson County, Kansas. Photograph by John Vachon
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KANSAS: JEFFERSON COUNTY. A young farmer from Jefferson County, Kansas. Photograph by John Vachon
KANSAS: JEFFERSON COUNTY.
A young farmer from Jefferson County, Kansas. Photograph by John Vachon, October 1938
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1938 Barefoot County Farm Security Administration Farmer Jefferson Kansas October Overalls Person Sitting Smoking Stove Vachon
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In this photograph taken by John Vachon in October 1938, we are transported back to the early days of rural America. The image showcases a young farmer from Jefferson County, Kansas, who embodies the spirit of hard work and resilience that defined this era. Sitting comfortably on a worn-out wooden stool next to an old stove, the young man exudes a sense of quiet confidence. Dressed in his trusty overalls and barefooted, he appears at ease amidst his surroundings. With a cigarette delicately held between his fingers, wisps of smoke curling upwards towards the ceiling create an atmosphere reminiscent of simpler times. Vachon's portrait captures not just the physicality but also the character of this young farmer. His weathered face tells tales of long hours spent tending to crops under the scorching Kansas sun. Yet there is determination etched into every line and crease - a testament to his unwavering commitment to providing for himself and his community. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our agricultural roots and pays homage to those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to shape our nation's history. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but feel gratitude for these unsung heroes whose labor laid the foundation for progress and prosperity.
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