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Eyes of the Great Depression 029

June 16, 2009

Family living on Natchez Trace Project, near Lexington, Tennessee

Family living on Natchez Trace Project, near Lexington, Tennessee

Family living on Natchez Trace Project, near Lexington, Tennessee, June 1936

1936 June

Mydans, Carl, photographer.

Photo information based on images with neighboring call numbers

Farm Security Administration – Office of War Information Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)

hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsa.8a01538

day 12

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Melanie June 16, 2009 at 9:14 PM

For some reason I didn’t think you were doing this blog anymore! Ric mentioned reading something on it the other day. I’ve added you back to my blog roll and will start reading again.

This photos are great finds.
.-= Melanie´s last blog ..Kung Pao at Michelle’s =-.

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Michelle Gartner June 18, 2009 at 5:41 PM

That baby is precious… you can see the momma’s eyes smiling despite being dirt poor.
.-= Michelle Gartner´s last blog ..Guess Who Will Be Working At Your Local Thrift Store Next Month? =-.

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Mike June 21, 2009 at 8:43 PM

Mel – Thanks.

Michelle – Being in a project was probably a blessing.

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