Stevedores on Boat in Mississippi River September 1938

Stevedores work on the stern of a boat along the Mississippi River in Louisiana in September 1938. These laborers primarily consumed meals rich in carbohydrates, often supplemented with less expensive cuts of meat. Conditions were challenging, as workers did not have sleeping quarters on the vessels, reflecting the labor practices of the time.

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