Dead Ox Flats 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 Struggles and Resilience of Malheur County, Oregon in 1939" The Schroeder family finds hope and a new beginning in their house on Dead Ox Flat. A lone road leads to the Schroeder place, offering a glimpse into the isolation of Dead Ox Flat. Witnessing history: The wife of an FSA borrower meticulously keeps track of their loan on Dead Ox Flat. FSA borrowers diligently manage their loan while cultivating dreams on their new farm at Dead Ox Flat. Engineering marvel: Discover the world's longest siphon crossing Malheur Valley near Dead Ox Flat. The Wardlow family seeks shelter in a humble dugout basement home, battling hardships at Dead Ox Flat. Mrs. Wardlow's resourcefulness shines as she bakes her own bread in her cozy dugout house on Dead Ox Flat. Savoring tradition: Mrs. Wardlow lovingly bakes cornbread in her humble dugout basement home at Dead Ox Flat. Faith unites: Congregation leaves after services with preacher standing proudly at the doorway of a church in Dead Ox Flat. The youngest Wardlow boy lends a hand by copying out his mother's recipe, showcasing resilience amidst challenges at Dead Ox Flat Mrs. Free stands strong, symbolizing determination and perseverance outside her basement dugout home onDeadOxFlat Mr. andMrs.