World champion cotton picking contest : men and women picking cotton in a field in Blytheville, Arkansas


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dams:154920 and MSS1218_B068_I084
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 68
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Creator:
E. C. Kropp Co.
Date Created:
September 1943
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.84 x 05.77 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: World's champion cotton picking contest, Blytheville, Arkansas, September 20 and 21, 1943; Verso: A94. Blytheville, Arkansas, in the world's greatest cotton producing county, holds an annual championship cotton picking contest and gives $2,000 in cash prizes to the world's best pickers. Every major cotton growing state sends contestants to the event, which is the most colorful agricultural event in the Cotton South. Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. - (GAA), 32256, Post card, E.C.K. Co., Place stamp here
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Cotton., Men., Farms., Contests., Cotton picking., and Women.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Blytheville (Ark.) and Milwaukee (Wis.)
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Creator:
E. C. Kropp Co.
Date Created:
September 1943
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.84 x 05.77 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: World's champion cotton picking contest, Blytheville, Arkansas, September 20 and 21, 1943; Verso: A94. Blytheville, Arkansas, in the world's greatest cotton producing county, holds an annual championship cotton picking contest and gives $2,000 in cash prizes to the world's best pickers. Every major cotton growing state sends contestants to the event, which is the most colorful agricultural event in the Cotton South. Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. - (GAA), 32256, Post card, E.C.K. Co., Place stamp here
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Cotton., Men., Farms., Contests., Cotton picking., and Women.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Blytheville (Ark.) and Milwaukee (Wis.)
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:154920 and MSS1218_B068_I084
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 68
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu