Canning Blackberries in Sequoyah County Oklahoma 1939

A woman cans blackberries near Poteau Creek, close to Spiro in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Taken in June 1939, this image illustrates the routine of an itinerant statue maker and agricultural day laborer. Canning was a common practice in rural America, preserving seasonal fruits for winter use and reflecting a self-sufficient lifestyle.

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