MS - Shooting Pool on Saturday Afternoon in Clarksdale, Mississippi 1939

In 1939, Marion Post Wolcott, an FSA photographer, captured this scene of people enjoying a game of pool on a Saturday afternoon in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Clarksdale was a vibrant hub for blues music and leisure activities. This image provides a glimpse into the recreational pursuits and social gatherings of rural Mississippians during the Great Depression era.

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