Ice Chopping in Morgan City Louisiana October 1938

Individuals chop ice in Morgan City, Louisiana, in October 1938. The ice is prepared for icing shrimp boats, an essential practice for preserving seafood during transport. Morgan City, located in St. Mary Parish, has a rich fishing heritage. The image belongs to the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents regional fishing methods in the 1930s.

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