Grandchild of Zollie Lyons Tobacco Sharecropper 1939

A young child stands in a field in Wake County, North Carolina, in July 1939. The image features the grandchild of Zollie Lyons, a tobacco sharecropper. Tobacco sharecropping was a vital part of the local economy, shaping the lives of many families. This photograph is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, offering insights into rural agricultural practices of the time.

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