Woman Trading Pecans for Groceries in 1938 Louisiana

In October 1938, a woman in Jarreau, Louisiana, conducts a transaction at a local general store, exchanging a sack of pecans for groceries. This scene illustrates everyday life in Pointe Coupee Parish, where barter was common in rural communities. Pecans were a significant agricultural product in the region, reflecting local economic practices.

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