

Daughter of Sharecropper in Tobacco Field July 1939
In July 1939, a young girl works diligently in a tobacco field in Wake County, North Carolina. She worms the rows, a traditional method for pest control in tobacco cultivation. This image provides insight into the labor of African American women in agriculture during the 1930s and 1940s, showcasing their significant contributions to rural economies. The photograph is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents the lives of rural Americans.
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Daughter of Sharecropper in Tobacco Field July 1939