1939 Worker Threading Cotton Ropes at Laurel Cotton Mill

A worker threads cotton ropes into a thread-making machine at the Laurel cotton mill in Laurel, Mississippi, in January 1939. This image documents the cotton industry in Jones County, a significant sector in the Southern economy. During this time, cotton production was a primary source of employment for many families in the region.

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