Granville County Tobacco Workers Relaxing July 1939

In July 1939, individuals in Granville County, North Carolina, take a break after a morning of tobacco farming. Tobacco played a crucial role in the local economy, shaping the lives of many residents. This image provides insight into the labor-intensive agricultural practices of the time and the cultural significance of tobacco in the region. It is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents American life in the 20th century.

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