Cotton Unloading at Houston Compress October 1939

In October 1939, workers unload a bale of cotton from a freight car at a cotton compress in Houston, Texas. This scene illustrates the vital role of cotton in the U.S. economy. During this period, cotton production was a significant agricultural activity, influencing livelihoods and trade in the Southern states. The image is part of the FSA/OWI collection, which documents American life in the 1930s and 1940s.

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