Sharecroppers Wife with Cow in New Madrid County 1938

In May 1938, a sharecroppers wife leads a cow to pasture in New Madrid County, Missouri. This scene illustrates the agricultural practices of Southeast Missouri during the Great Depression. Sharecropping was a common system among farmers in this region, providing essential livelihood and food security. The image belongs to the FSA/OWI Collection.

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