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Typical dwelling in "Tin Town," Caruthersville, Missouri
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Typical dwelling in "Tin Town," Caruthersville, Missouri

Lee, Russell · 1938-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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missourinitrate negativesunited statescaruthersvilletin town
Credit lineTypical dwelling in "Tin Town," Caruthersville, Missouri. 1938-01-01. Lee, Russell. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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