Workers seek refuge from the rain in Louisiana, 1938. (Click the image for a larger view.) The man on the far-right has a stump rather than a foot.Taken by Russell Lee. [American Memory link]
Showing posts with label Louisiana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Louisiana. Show all posts
May 29, 2009
Keeping Dry
Workers seek refuge from the rain in Louisiana, 1938. (Click the image for a larger view.) The man on the far-right has a stump rather than a foot.Taken by Russell Lee. [American Memory link]
Apr 4, 2009
Three Children and A Babe in Arms
The family of a field worker at a Louisiana sugarcane farm. 1938. Their fine, softly-lit features seem at odds with their surroundings. (click photo for a larger version)Photo by Russell Lee. [American Memory link]
Apr 3, 2009
Farm Girl
A fabulous shot of the young person who was in yesterday's photo. Louisiana, 1938.Photo by Russell Lee. [American Memory link]
Apr 2, 2009
Barefoot
This barefoot girl makes a charming and nostalgic picture leaning against the wagon, but her daily life would have been anything but easy. Louisiana, 1938.Photo by Russell Lee. [American Memory link]
Mar 20, 2009
Flower Garden
Brother and sister examine the poppies. Louisiana, 1940.Photo by Marion Post Wolcott. [American Memory link]
Mar 16, 2009
Fisherman's Sons
These sons of a Louisiana oyster fisherman were photographed in Sept. 1938. Other photos reveal that the younger one is barefoot.Photo by Russell Lee. [American Memory link]
Feb 18, 2009
Washing Dishes
Mrs. M. LaBlanc washing dishes in her Louisiana home, 1938.Photo by Russell Lee. [American Memory link]
Jan 3, 2009
Bar Belles
Crab boil night at a bar in Raceland, Louisiana. Other photos in this series show tables covered with crab.Photo by Russell Lee, 1938. [American Memory link]
Dec 5, 2008
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