Reaping the Whirlwind | Preview
Experience the conservation efforts to bring farms back to life, with dangers of another Dust Bowl in the future.
Sanora Babb's Account Beat Out by the Grapes of Wrath
Sanora Babb sent chapters of her book back to New York, but John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath is so popular, that her editor recommends holding off on publication. It is eventually published in 2004, a year before her death.
Dale Coen Reads a Poem by his Mother
Dale Coen reads a poem by his mother about why she moved to the Great Plains.
You Gave Us Beer, Now Give Us Water
FDR was greeted with signs along the road saying "You gave us beer. Now give us water."
Robert Boots McCoy Talks About The Southern Great Plains
Robert Boots McCoy talks about the southern Great Plains
Robert Boots McCoy Talks About When The Rains Returned
Robert Boots McCoy talks about when the rains returned.
The Coens Talk About How They Ended Up In The Great Plains
The Coens talk about how they ended up in the southern Great Plains.
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