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![The image shows a family in 1915 working on their farm. The entire family appears to be out working and there are multiple crops being grown. No heavy machinery or equipment is visible. The image shows a family in 1915 working on their farm. The entire family appears to be out working and there are multiple crops being grown. No heavy machinery or equipment is visible.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/primary-sources/images/history-education-pss-population-farm-source.jpg?itok=Kcta6zxc)
Description
This photograph shows a farm family tending to their crops on their farm between 1915 and 1923. There are several different crops being grown, as shown in this photo.
Source-Dependent Questions
- Look closely this photo. How many different types of crops do you see growing on this farm? Why would a farm elect to grow different types of crops?
- Notice the people tending the crops. What does that indicate about farming?
- Compare this photo to "Checking the Corn in Hill." What is similar? What is different?
Citation Information
Harris & Ewing, "[Farm]," between 1915 and 1923. Courtesy of Library of Congress