Community Cleanup at Wheeleys Church July 1939

The scene at Wheeleys Church in Person County, North Carolina, reveals a dedicated community engaged in annual cleanup activities in July 1939. Residents participated in maintaining the churchyard, showcasing local traditions and community spirit. This image, part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documents rural life and cultural practices in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.

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