Farmer Giving Directions in Durham County 1939

A vintage image from July 1939 shows a farmer in Durham County, North Carolina, giving road directions by drawing in dirt with a stick. This practical interaction illustrates rural life during the Great Depression. The scene is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents agricultural practices and communities across America.

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