Global venting, midwater, and benthic ecological processes / Michael P. De Luca and Ivar Babb, editors.

Cultural Responses to the Dust Bowl

“…6 In one chapter, Julia keeps a diary of the weather conditions in April; most of her entries describe living with pervasive dust, and even on calm days, "everyone [is] spoiling the happiness of a clear day by digging dust." 7 The dust ultimately takes its toll: driving home during a black dust storm, Mr. Starwood is trapped in his truck and is not found until the next day. "He wrote his will on a paper sack…He was revived but there is not much chance for him," 8 and he soon dies, presumably from dust inhalation.…”

“…7 The dust ultimately takes its toll: driving home during a black dust storm, Mr. Starwood is trapped in his truck and is not found until the next day. "He wrote his will on a paper sack…He was revived but there is not much chance for him," 8 and he soon dies, presumably from dust inhalation. These families, too, join the migration to California.…”