Katie Keckeisen will discuss Black Sunday, April 14, 1935, an unforgettable moment in history. Look at photographs from the dust storm in southwest Kansas that made headlines across America.
How did Kansans respond to this challenging moment in history? Using eyewitness accounts and photographs, this presentation explores the impact and the legacy of the drought and the “Dust Bowl” on life in Kansas during the 1930s and beyond.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |
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