1939 Workers Unloading Cotton at Houston Texas Compress

Workers unload a truckload of cotton at a compress in Houston Texas in October 1939. The vintage image showcases agricultural practices of the time. Captured by Russell Lee, this photograph documents the labor involved in the cotton industry in Harris County, reflecting the economic activities prevalent during the late 1930s.

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