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A group of men standing next to each other in a field. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

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A group of men standing next to each other in a field. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

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01/01/1939
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Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985, photographer
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Iowa Falls, 42.52248, -93.25131
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