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Kansas Attractions|Small Towns

What Every Small Town In Kansas Had In The 1930s. It Was A Simpler Time.

By Annie | Published February 18, 2016

The 1930s were a trying time for the nation. Between the Great Depression, Dust Bowl and looming World War, nothing seemed for certain. However, despite all of the complexities due to the economy and drought, the world was a much simpler place, as shown by these 13 rare photos:

1. FDR speaks at the Kansas State Capitol. (1932)

2. "Glenn Cunningham competing for the University of Kansas." (1933)

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3. "Steam shovels. Cherokee County." (1935)

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4. "Stockyards. Kansas City, Kansas." (1936)

5. "A farmer's son playing on one of the large soil drifts which threaten to cover up his home. Liberal, Kansas." (1936)

6. "Drovers at rest in stockyards. Kansas City, Kansas." (1936)

7. The Jayhawk Theatre marquee. (1938)

8. "Co-op Creamery. Baldwin City, Kansas." (1938)

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9. "Farmer on the street, Minneapolis, Kansas." (1938)

10. "Farmer's Union Coop grocery store, Centralia, Kansas. This cooperative has received a loan from the FSA (Farm Security Administration)." (1938)

11. "Grocery store. Salina, Kansas." (1938)

12. "Water bottle on side of farm truck. This is a common sight in western Kansas." (1939)

13. "Poster in drugstore window, Syracuse, Kansas." (1939)

Did you live in Kansas during the 1930s? Share your memories in the comments!

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