Sugarcane Cutter and Waterboy New Iberia Louisiana 1938

A sugarcane cutter and a waterboy work in a field near New Iberia, Louisiana, in October 1938. This image is part of the Farm Security Administration collection and illustrates the labor practices of the time in the southern agricultural sector. Sugarcane cultivation was a significant part of Louisianas economy, employing many workers in challenging conditions.

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