Mexican Pecan Sheller in San Antonio Texas 1939

A Mexican pecan sheller cracks nuts in a non-union plant in San Antonio, Texas in March 1939. At that time, the pecan industry employed many workers in Bexar County, showcasing the labor conditions of the era. The tools and environment used reflect the daily reality faced by factory workers in the 1930s. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection.

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