Muskogee Oklahoma Workers Receiving Bean Picking Checks 1939

In June 1939, workers in Muskogee, Oklahoma, receive checks for string beans harvested from local fields. This image captures the agricultural labor prevalent in the region during the late 1930s. The practice reflects the economic reliance on farming and highlights the crucial role of manual labor in food production. It is part of the FSA/OWI Collection.

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