A couple who stake their claim near Boise City, Oklahoma, during the homesteading period, dealing with debt and challenges on their wheat farm as they try to establish a new life.

A teacher and homesteader who returns to Boisy City, Oklahoma, determined to overcome the adversities of the Dust Bowl despite personal losses and hardships.

A neighbor to Fred and Katherine Folkers, noteworthy for his distinct size and story of how he met his wife, Sadie White, in an unusual manner.

The county agriculturalist for Boisy City, Oklahoma, known for discovering a child mummy in the area and providing historical insights into farming in No Man's Land.

A German Russian immigrant who becomes a successful farmer during the wheat boom but faces challenges as the Dust Bowl causes instability and hardship.

A German Russian immigrant struggling to fulfill the American dream, facing severe challenges due to the economic conditions in the Dust Bowl.

The governor of Oklahoma known for his controversial policies, including extensive use of the National Guard, and his efforts to promote Oklahoma's agricultural potential.

Early Hispanic settlers of the High Plains known for their long-standing sheep ranching in Cimarron County, representing the deep-rooted Hispanic presence in the area.

A college-educated woman who writes "Letters of the Dustbowl," documenting the experience and devastation of living in the Oklahoma panhandle during the Dust Bowl.

Bam White plays a significant role in driving the plow for a documentary; his life reflects the struggles and determination of families in the High Plains during this era.

A couple who move to the High Plains for health reasons, face financial hardships, and remain significant figures in Dalhart's medical community and soup kitchen efforts.

Editor and publisher of the Dalhart Texan, known for his spirited defense of Dalhart and his founding of the Last Man Club as an attempt to boost community morale.

A prominent town figure in Dalhart, known for his ownership of many businesses and his quiet humanitarian efforts to support the community during tough times.

A cowboy and rancher from the Texas panhandle, pivotal in representing the ranching heritage and response to agricultural challenges in the region.

A Jewish merchant who runs a clothing business across several locations, illustrating the economic struggles merchants faced during the era of the Dust Bowl.

An entrepreneur paid by Dalhart townspeople to use explosives to create artificial rain, symbolizing the desperate measures taken against the drought.

A Baca County, Colorado native from a pioneering family, whose life experiences illustrate the perseverance and challenges faced by children growing up in the Dust Bowl.

Daughter of a former Broadway dancer, residing in Baca County, noted for her lively personality and firsthand experiences of dust storms and Black Sunday.

A highly educated soil conservationist who plays a crucial role in raising awareness and working on solutions to address the ecological impact of the Dust Bowl.

The head of FDR's photo unit, responsible for commissioning documentary films to highlight the devastation and policy responses to the Dust Bowl.

A filmmaker hired to document the impact of the Dust Bowl, whose work in The Plow that Broke the Plains captures the era's challenges.

An influential writer who documents the widespread devastation encountered across the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl period.

An Associated Press reporter credited with coining the term "Dust Bowl," a phrase that encapsulated the hardships faced by the affected regions.