Dead Ox Flat Collection (#2)

Congregation leaving after services, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Congregation leaving after services. Preacher in doorway. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

The Schroeder family on their new farm, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The Schroeder family on their new farm. When they first came two years ago lived in shed shown. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Four of the seven Browning children wait for the school bus... Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Four of the seven Browning children wait for the school bus at the road by their farm. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

The Schroeder family, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The Schroeder family. The new house seen across strawberry patch. Note young fruit trees. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

The Hulls have a piano in their one-room basement house, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939
The Hulls have a piano in their one-room basement house. Daughter plays for the church every Sunday. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Mr. Browning prepares to go into the field to mow his hay, Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mr. Browning prepares to go into the field to mow his hay. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Two of the seven Browning children in doorway of their Oregon home, Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Two of the seven Browning children in doorway of their Oregon home. Dead Ox Flat. Malheur County, Oregon

The children from Dead Ox Flat ready to march into the school... Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The children from Dead Ox Flat ready to march into the school building when the bell rings. 9 a.m. Malheur County, Oregon

The children from Dead Ox Flat get off bus at school yard, Ontario, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The children from Dead Ox Flat get off bus at school yard. Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon

Franklin Schroeder and his older boys in the yard, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Franklin Schroeder and the older boys in the yard. He is giving them the " last watermelon of the season." Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Emmett Smiths yard, back of the house, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Emmett Smiths yard, back of the house. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

New home of Schroeder family, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
New home of Schroeder family. They left South Dakota three years ago in this car. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Mrs. Hull closing up the cellar which she has well-filled, Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Hull closing up the cellar which she has well-filled. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Friends basement church built May, 1939, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Friends basement church built May, 1939. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

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"Life on Dead Ox Flat: Capturing the Resilience and Struggles of Malheur County, Oregon in 1939" Step into the world of the Schroeder family as they settle into their new home on Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. The vastness of this remote area is evident as we witness a lone road leading to their place, surrounded by untouched landscapes. In this challenging environment, even keeping track of loans becomes a vital task for the wives of FSA borrowers. Their meticulous record-keeping reflects their determination to make ends meet in Dead Ox Flat. The Wardlow family's dugout basement home stands as a testament to resourcefulness amidst adversity. Mrs. Wardlow bakes her own bread from scratch, using every ounce of creativity to provide for her loved ones in this harsh setting. As we delve deeper into daily life on Dead Ox Flat, we encounter moments that highlight both community and faith. Congregations gather after services while preachers stand at doorways - unity and spiritual solace are essential pillars here. Even the youngest members contribute; the Wardlow boy diligently copies out recipes for his mother, showcasing resilience passed down through generations. Mrs. Free stands proudly at her basement dugout home entrance - an embodiment of strength against all odds. And Mr. And Mrs. Wardlow share an unwavering bond as they navigate life together in this unforgiving land. Amidst it all lies one astonishing sight - the longest siphon in the world crossing Malheur Valley - symbolizing human ingenuity striving to conquer nature's challenges head-on. Dorothea Lange's photographs capture not only faces but also stories etched deep within each frame from Dead Ox Flat during 1939 – tales that remind us how people can thrive amidst adversity with sheer determination and unyielding spirit.