1939 Day Laborer Filling Gas Cans on Texas Farm

A day laborer fills five-gallon cans with gasoline for tractors on a large farm near Ralls, Texas in May 1939. This activity was essential for agricultural operations during a time when farming relied heavily on mechanization. The Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information documented such scenes to provide insight into rural America’s agricultural practices.

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