Daughter of Sharecropper Pumps Water May 1938 Missouri

In May 1938, a sharecroppers daughter pumps water in New Madrid County, Missouri. This image illustrates the daily labor of agricultural families during the Great Depression. Sharecropping was a common practice in the region, where families worked land owned by others in exchange for a share of the crops. The era presented significant challenges for rural communities.

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