1938 Workers Labeling Oyster Sacks in Olga Louisiana

Workers attach shipping labels to sacks of oysters in Olga, Louisiana, in September 1938. This scene showcases the busy seafood distribution industry at the time. Olga, located on the banks of the Pearl River, has a rich history in oyster harvesting. In the 1930s, Louisiana was one of the leading states in oyster production in the U.S.

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