Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›A Scene From The 1930's? Farm equipment lies nearly buried on a field near Tipton in southwestern Oklahoma this year. Farmer Keith Pinson lets the dust run through his fingers as many residents of the area, recalling similar scenes of the 1930's, wonder what may be in store for them should the current dry spell continue.
A Scene From The 1930's? Farm equipment lies nearly buried on a field near Tipton in southwestern Oklahoma this year. Farmer Keith Pinson lets the dust run through his fingers as many residents of the area, recalling similar scenes of the 1930's, wonder what may be in store for them should the current dry spell continue.
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A Scene From The 1930's? Farm equipment lies nearly buried on a field near Tipton in southwestern Oklahoma this year. Farmer Keith Pinson lets the dust run through his fingers as many residents of the area, recalling similar scenes of the 1930's, wonder what may be in store for them should the current dry spell continue.

[ca. June 1971]

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[Information from item housing] Weather: Drought: Wire Photos

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