In November’s History Talks, author Susan Wefald will discuss her recently published book, Drought, Dust, & Creativity: North Dakota’s Art Scene During the Great Depression. Wefald explores how artists responded to the hardships of the 1930s through government funded programs and independent creative efforts. From American Indian beadwork to fine art and craftsmanship, these works reveal how creativity offered hope and reflected the resilience, traditions, and pride of North Dakotans during a challenging era.

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