Last summer, when I was in Cedar City, I asked if I could copy this photo which hangs in the hallway at Ralph's home. Before I posted it online, I wanted permission from his wife and she gladly gave it. This photo is of Ralph and his brother with their father, in Goler Gulch, around 1930. It certainly has a "depression era" look to it. Ralph talked about how his father literally knew the truth of earning enough to "Make Beans" for that's what they had to eat.
I'm busy for the first part of this week, so I'll be hit and miss in the blog world. Now if I can just post this, as I had problems posting it earlier today.
BTW, I was out today and saw five helicopters overhead, heading toward Kalmazoo, one of which I'm sure was carrying the President as he's speaking there at a high school graduation tonight...
I'm busy for the first part of this week, so I'll be hit and miss in the blog world. Now if I can just post this, as I had problems posting it earlier today.BTW, I was out today and saw five helicopters overhead, heading toward Kalmazoo, one of which I'm sure was carrying the President as he's speaking there at a high school graduation tonight...
I love old black and white photos. This was says a lot.
ReplyDeleteThat photo speaks volumes. They worked hard, did without, but the family values were there.
ReplyDeleteGreat pic. Really shows how life is different for many of us today from what our ancestors had to deal with not that long ago.
ReplyDeleteI heard similar "bean tales" from my dad, who ate a lot them during the thirties. If they had a ham hock to go in the beans, they knew it was Sunday.
ReplyDeleteCheers.
What an amazing photo this is! And yes...it totally has that depression-era look to it. Loving the family dog...but, what are they siting on? I can't quite make it out...
ReplyDeleteHS Teacher: yes, I can't imagine this in anything but black and white!
ReplyDeleteIly, it was a tough life back then.
Charles, It really wasn't that long ago...
Randall, I'm sure the ham hock was special out in the desert!
Kathryn, they are sitting on a bed--this was hot desert and in the summer (they'd sleep outside (there, you didn't have to worry about bugs or rain!)
It was a tough life then. Hopefully you, me, your daughter and her children if she so chooses...will never see a true depression up close but always from wonderful photos, a few last memories, and some left over WPA projects
ReplyDeleteI love black and white photos. They just tell so much more than color I think. Maybe because you have to look further into them.
ReplyDeleteThey appreciated having those beans to eat back then. It makes me feel a little selfish and spoiled.
ReplyDeleteWe have a similar expression in Spanish ("earn beans"). That's a nice B/W pic.
ReplyDeleteTale it easy, you soud really really busy...
Man, I imagine that's a pretty darn good quality photo for the time.
ReplyDeleteIt sure was a different time then. Amazing how people simply found a way to makek do, no matter their lot.
I think we can learn a whole lot from the older generations, if only we're willing.
I am seeing life at its simplest and toughest. Nice picture.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if they EVEN KNEW the word Stress?
ReplyDeleteTired, weary, hard, yep--but stressed--I'll bet not!!
Great stuff,
John
My late father remembered eating baked bean sandwiches on bread made at home, with a little molasses to sweeten them...
ReplyDeleteKalamazoo has grads? :)