Although 1935 was in many ways a simpler time in Missouri, it was also a time of hardships and challenges. Most of us can only imagine what life was like back then, but luckily, historic photographs help create a window into the past. Let’s take a peek, shall we?

1. "O" party on 103' tower. Triangulation party of Captain Carl Aslakson, Ozark Mountains.
"Theb1618 - Flickr - NOAA Photo Library" by Family of Captain Carl I. Aslakson, C&GS. - NOAA Photo Library: theb1618. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
2. The United States Court House and Custom House in St. Louis.
"MO-StLouis 1935 1 Ref" by National Archives - National Archives, RG 121-BS, Box 54, Folder OO, Print 2. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
The building is now the Mel Carnahan Courthouse, 1114 Market Street. It is used by Missouri state courts.
3. Aerial view of contour farming.
"Aerial view of contour farming. Missouri - NARA - 286180" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
4. CCC boys quarrying lime rock.
"CCC boys quarrying lime rock. Missouri - NARA - 286174" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
5. Large tree twisted by a tornado until broken, Excelsior Springs.
"Large tree twisted by a tornado untilit broke. Excelsior Springs, Missouri. - NARA - 283890" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
6. Gully with drop in wire dams.
"Gully with drop in wire dams - NARA - 286153" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
7. Men pulverizing limestone on the Big Creek watershed.
"Men pulverizing limestone on the Big Creek watershed - NARA - 286168" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
8. Flooded community.
"Flooded community - NARA - 286170" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
9. Man using team and wagon to spread fertilizer.
"Man using team and wagon to spread fertilizer - NARA - 286151" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -

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10. CCC workers planting willow sprouts.
"CCC workers planting willow sprouts - NARA - 286156" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
11. Equipment being pulled by tractor.
"Equipment being pulled by tractor - NARA - 286176" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
12. Comparison of amount of alfalfa hay grown with different types of fertilizer.
"Comparison of amount of alfalfa hay grown with different types of fertilizer - NARA - 286152" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
13. Standard Red Crown Gas Station.
Flickr/ Missouri State Archives
Man poses in front of small gas station, leaning against Red Crown gas pump, Essex, Stoddard County.
14. Playing tennis, Kansas City.
Flickr/ Missouri State Archives
African American female tennis player in foreground, along with group of small children at the fence, Kansas City.
15. Playground scene.
Flickr/ Missouri State Archives
Two boys perch on top of wooden slide, with other children standing on the ladder behind them, Kansas City.
16. View of Missouri River from water tower, Algoa Farms, Jefferson City.
Flickr/ Missouri State Archives
Tree-covered hills in foreground partially obscure the flowing Missouri River.
17. "Eight Ball," Algoa Farm inmate, Jefferson City.
Flickr/ Missouri State Archives
Algoa Prison Farm Collection. An African American man sits in front of stone buildings on prison grounds.
18. Two men in front of Lake Ha Ha Tonka.
Flickr/ Missouri State Archives
Bagnell Dam Construction Photographs. Image showing two men with what appears to be a hose standing in front of what is probably Lake Ha Ha Tonka. This photo was taken as part of the inspections in connection with the condemnation trial of the Snyder Estate, owners of Ha Ha Tonka Spring, and Union Electric Light and Power Company, builders of Bagnell Dam.
19. Men observe flooding in Warsaw.
Flickr/ Missouri State Archives
Collection Name: Bagnell Dam Collection. Car sits on an island created by flood waters in between buildings near the Osage River in Warsaw.

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