Memphis Laborers Await Transport to Cotton Plantations 1938

Laborers in Memphis, Tennessee, gather at dawn in June 1938, preparing for transportation to cotton plantations. This scene illustrates the agricultural workforce that was vital to the economy of Shelby County. During this time, cotton farming was a dominant industry, employing many individuals in challenging conditions.

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